Description
Ford's Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is seeking a Feature Systems Engineer to take global core project responsibility for the modem data protection function (Customer Connectivity Settings) and the vehicle's connection to the FordPass app, including modem activation (FordPass Authorization).
The successful candidate will own global core project responsibility for the modem data protection function (Customer Connectivity Settings) and vehicle-to-FordPass app connectivity, including modem activation (FordPass Authorization). They will lead the integration of embedded systems with cloud-based services and infrastructure, ensuring secure and scalable solutions.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the integration of embedded systems with cloud-based services and infrastructure
- Preparing clear, concise feasibility studies and using their findings to help shape corporate strategy
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, hardware designers, cybersecurity specialists, and cloud architects to define system requirements and specifications
- Resolving interface issues with adjacent departments and defining system requirements
- Developing feature specifications, Feature Failure Mode Avoidance (FMA) documentation, and feature verification plans
- Ensuring system designs meet rigorous performance, safety, and cybersecurity standards
- Communicating complex systems, issues, and resolutions in a clear and concise manner across technical and non-technical audiences
- Producing technical documentation and benchmarking studies for the specialist area
- Building and maintaining relationships with external bodies; representing Ford in industry committees and at conferences
- Supporting onboarding and training of new employees in the above fields
- Training and raising awareness among Global Core Feature System Engineers and developers on connectivity and data protection topics
The ideal candidate will have:
- A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
- A minimum of 2 years of progressive experience in the automotive or a similar industry, specializing in highly complex electrical software systems
- Demonstrated 1 year expertise in the architecture and design of infotainment and embedded systems
- Minimum 1 year experience with cloud systems architecture, services, and integration patterns
Benefits include:
- Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care, and more
- Family building benefits, including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
- Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
- Tuition assistance
- Established and active employee resource groups
- Paid time off for individual and team community service
- A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
- Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time