# SW Applications Engineer, Ultra Cap/Energy Modules **Company**: Ford **Location**: Dearborn **Work arrangement**: hybrid **Experience**: mid **Job type**: full-time **Salary**: Competitive salary and benefits package **Category**: Engineering **Industry**: Automotive **Apply**: https://efds.fa.em5.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/62893?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply **Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/jobs/job_e28e3d12-757 ## Description We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced SW Applications Engineer to join our innovative Body Controls organization. In this critical role, you will serve as the primary Ultra Capacitor (UCap) / Energy Module (EMM) module expert and a key technical stakeholder in the development, release, and support of embedded software solutions that control and manage advanced UCap/EMM systems powering various electrical systems within Ford's next-generation vehicles. You will collaborate extensively with core software engineers, system and feature owners, and hardware design and release engineers. Your main objective will be to ensure the embedded software solution fully aligns with the UCap/EMM system's functional, performance, functional safety, and cybersecurity requirements, and integrates seamlessly into the overall automotive electrical architecture. Responsibilities: - Act as the primary technical interface and advocate for the UCap/EMM system's requirements and integration needs to core software development teams, vehicle program stakeholders, and other cross-functional groups. - Collaborate with key stakeholders to translate UCap/EMM system-level requirements (functional, performance, safety, cybersecurity) into clear, actionable inputs for software development teams. - Review software requirements and designs from an UCap/EMM system perspective to ensure alignment with hardware capabilities and system specifications. - Collaborate with functional safety engineers and software teams to ensure UCap/EMM software solutions meet ISO 26262 standards. - Act as a critical technical liaison between UCap/EMM hardware design, core software development, system/feature owners, and validation teams to ensure seamless integration and resolution of inter-disciplinary issues. - Understand the interaction between UCap/EMM software, microcontroller units (MCUs), peripheral drivers, and Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) to effectively support UCap/EMM system integration and troubleshooting. - Ensure the UCap/EMM software properly implements and utilizes automotive communication protocols (e.g., CAN, LIN, Ethernet) for effective interaction between the UCap/EMM module and other Body Control Modules (BCMs) and vehicle ECUs. - Contribute to the development and review of comprehensive software validation and test strategies (including unit, integration, system, and HIL testing) to verify that the UCap/EMM software correctly controls and manages the UCap/EMM hardware and meets system requirements. - Lead and actively participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) efforts (e.g., 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams) for UCap/EMM system issues, especially when software is a contributing factor or interacts with the problem. - Monitor the software build, configuration, and release process, ensuring that UCap/EMM software versions are correctly managed and documented for vehicle program integration and compatibility. - Review external software deliverables from an UCap/EMM system perspective, ensuring they meet Ford's technical specifications and quality standards. - Review software design documents, architecture specifications, validation plans, and release notes for accuracy and completeness, ensuring alignment with UCap/EMM system objectives. Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. - 3+ years of experience in automotive electrical systems engineering, with significant exposure to Ultra Capacitors, Energy Modules, or similar power storage/delivery systems. - Strong understanding of embedded software development processes, methodologies, and lifecycle (e.g., requirements, design, coding, testing), sufficient to effectively collaborate with software subject matter experts. - Demonstrated experience with functional safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262) and their application in automotive systems, particularly concerning power redundancy for safety-critical functions. - Familiarity with automotive Powernet Low Voltage Power Supply (LVPS) systems, including voltage regulation, battery/ultracapacitor charging strategies, and power load management techniques. - Experience with developing and implementing strategies for diagnosing system faults and managing them effectively within automotive power supply systems. - Experience with automotive communication protocols (e.g., CAN, LIN, Ethernet) and diagnostics (UDS). - Familiarity with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) concepts. - Excellent problem-solving skills and proven experience leading Root Cause Analysis (RCA) efforts. - Strong collaboration and communication skills, with proven ability to work effectively in a team environment. ## Skills ### Required - embedded software development - Ultra Capacitor (UCap) - Energy Module (EMM) - automotive electrical systems engineering - functional safety standards - ISO 26262 - automotive communication protocols - CAN - LIN - Ethernet - Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) --- Source: [Apply at efds.fa.em5.oraclecloud.com](https://efds.fa.em5.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/62893?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply)