Description
We're seeking a highly motivated Vehicle Controls ECU Platform Functional Safety Architect to play a pivotal role in developing cutting-edge vehicle control systems. As the mastermind configuring core safety software components, you'll ensure our systems are as reliable as they are efficient. Your expertise will drive the development of Functional Safety solutions for Inverter System Controllers (ISC) and Drive Motor Controllers (DMCM), guaranteeing the safety and excellence of our future EREV, EV, and Hybrid vehicle platforms.
Imagine being the architect of the software that powers a vehicle's brain. In this position, you'll dive deep into code to solve complex challenges,from processor resets to memory protection violations,ensuring the powertrain runs smoothly and responds instantly to every driver command.
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement safety mechanisms for both in-house and supplier-sourced ECU platforms, applying ISO 26262 (Parts 4, 5, 6, 9).
- Configure BSW components (Diagnostics, Watchdog, NVM, MemMap) and define ASIL/QM partitioning to ensure 'freedom from interference' across powertrain ECUs.
- Lead the configuration of Memory Protection Units (MPU) and Safety Management Units (SMU) to ensure cross-program commonality and system stability.
- Master low-level troubleshooting of processor resets and software glitches to identify root causes and implement permanent solutions.
- Strategically distribute runnables across multi-core processors to maximize efficiency and minimize latency.
- Support the integration of Software Integration Packages (SIPs) and third-party supplier code into the Ford platform.
- Define and execute Fault Injection Testing (FIT) using HIL and SIL environments to validate diagnostic coverage.
- Author and maintain critical safety documentation, including the ECU Technical Safety Concept (TSC), ECU Software Safety Specification (SSS), and Hardware-Software Interface (HSI).
Qualifications:
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in Embedded C and debugging automotive embedded systems.
- Expert-level knowledge of ISO 26262 and experience with safety-certified MCUs (e.g., Infineon AURIX 2G, NXP S32K, or TI Hercules).
- 2+ years of experience with compilers, makefiles, CI/CD automation, and runtime debuggers.
- Proficiency in Python for automation and testing.
Even better, you may have:
- M.S. in EE, ME, or Computer Science.
- Experience with FMEDA and FIT analysis.
- Proven experience with torque monitoring, high-voltage interlocks, or battery management safety.
- Experience managing CPU load distribution in multicore architectures.
- Familiarity with Agile/SAFe methodologies and experience working with supplier technical purchasing interfaces (ESOW, DIA).
- Proficiency with standard OBD tools (DET, CANalyzer, etc.).
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above?
This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $99,600-$166,600. Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.