Enhanced Gateway & Connectivity Core Engineer
Auto Req ID:
30177BR
Job Title:
Enhanced Gateway & Connectivity Core Engineer
Location:
Dearborn
State:
MI
Company:
Ford Motor Company
Job DescriptionThe Enhanced Gateway & Connectivity Core Engineer would be responsible for the development and integration of an all new electronic module which serves as a network gateway as well as delivering new and advanced connected vehicle features and functions. The engineer would work closely with the rest of the Ford electronics development team, as well as with various feature owners throughout Ford, to develop requirements and support design, validation, and launch of new hardware and features.
Position Duties: - Lead the overall development, validation, and launch of the Enhanced Central Gateway (ECG) module and its features. Responsible for the overall core delivery.
- Work with internal feature owners, such as Connected Vehicles & Services, Research & Advanced Engineering, Security, IT, and others, to develop new features and functions for the ECG. Assist with requirements and test method development.
- Maintain ECG system specification, and develop and perform ECG system level test procedures; execute system tests as required to support lead program launch.
- Support core development activities for ECG including module level specification development, failure mode avoidance (FMA) activities, functional safety analysis, hardware and software reviews, WCCA, and design validation planning and reporting.
- Fully understand connected vehicle and module architecture capabilities and limitations, and develop plans for successful feature implementation and launch.
- Manage interface with vehicle teams, planning, marketing, and other groups within Ford.
- Understand performance requirements for the ECG. Establish Feature objectives and work collaboratively with feature owners and others to ensure objectives are met through structured component, sub-system, and system level test methodologies. Work with cross functional team to analyze and resolve system issues.
- Oversee/Sign off Feature Level performance per a given vehicle.
- Manage development schedules, change requests / evaluations, and overall risks.
- Develop and maintain technology migration plan for ECG.
- Develop and maintain ECG cost roadmap
Required Qualifications: - Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical with Electronic background
- 3+ years of automotive electronics experience
- 2+ year’s knowledge of Vehicle CAN or Ethernet networking and communication.
- 2+ years of experience writing vehicle, system, feature or component specifications
Preferred Qualifications:- Master of Science Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical with Electronic background)
- Experience in automotive infotainment and telematics systems or automotive connectivity solutions such as Wi-Fi, Cellular, Bluetooth, or vehicle networking is desired.
- 1+ years of demonstrated experience with program management and/or supplier management
- Detailed knowledge of CAN, AUTOSAR, diagnostics, and CAN gateway strategies
- Demonstrated experience with Ethernet networking applications
- Experience with Vector Informatik tool chains (Candb++Amin, GENy/CANGen/FNOS, CANoe)
- Demonstrated experience developing and conducting laboratory and vehicle tests
- Demonstrated experience with data collection from and analysis of vehicle networks and systems.
- General understanding of Vehicle Cyber Security protocols and concepts
- General understanding of vehicle to cloud connectivity: APN, VPN, TCP/IP stack, etc. with associated security elements like SSL, message level encryption, code signing, etc.
- General understanding of in-vehicle HMI requirements related to connected vehicle features
- Design and Release experience in automotive electronic module development
- Strong project and requirement management skills
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and with cross functional global teams
- Working knowledge of Agile software development processes (e.g. Scrum, Kanban, etc.)
- Independent worker and capable of delivering multiple project commitments concurrently
- Broad interpersonal skills allowing a wide range of interface with vehicle product development / subsystem engineers and cross-functional teams (planning, marketing, IT, etc.) and suppliers
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 is 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.
