ADAS Functional Safety Manager

We bring engineering ideas to life. In Product Development, we make driving more exciting, enjoyable and sustainable. Ford’s Safety Electronics team designs and develops hardware and functional models that provide Best in Class behavior for features like Adaptive Cruise Control, Automatic Emergency Braking, Cross Traffic Alert, Active Park Assist and 360 Camera Systems.

We are seeking seasoned professionals who can contribute to our efforts with experience in the development of sensors, ECUs, models and software. This position is focused on the functional safety management of the DAT2 features, implemented through feature models, and integrated into a central Active safety ECU, but could also involve other elements of the process because we are seeking to add high quality people to the team rather than trying to squeeze engineers into a specific role.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the application of the functional safety process for the DAT2.0 project
• Conduct the activities of a functional safety manager as written in the ISO26262 documents.
• Work with the DAT2 suppliers to complete the DIA, safety plan
• Support the development of the functional safety and technical safety concept.
• Support the feature, systems, hardware and software teams in the completion of the ISO2626 workproducts. Work with them to manage the development per the safety plan.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Software, Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace or Controls Engineering
• 2+ years experience in ISO26262
• 5+ years experience in software development in C or C++ and Simulink

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4+ years experience in ISO26262
• 5+ years embedded HW/SW development experience
• Understanding of embedded hardware and software design
• Control algorithm development using Matlab, Simulink or equivalent
• Software architecture, modular application development with Model/software, strong embedded experience, developing production algorithm experience
• An understanding of embedded software development
• 1+ years of experience as an Applications engineer for active safety systems such as ACC, AEB, LKA, TJA, Collision Avoidance

The distance between imagination and … creation. It can be measured in years of innovation, or in moments of brilliance. When you join the Ford team discover all the benefits, rewards and development opportunities you’d expect from a diverse global leader. You’ll become part of a team that is already leading the way, with ingenious solutions and attainable products – and it is always ready to go further.

Visa sponsorship may be available for this position.

Ford Motor Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.