JOB DESCRIPTION

　　In this position...

　　We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

　　Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!

　　Ford's Model E team is charged with delivering the company's vision of a fully electric transportation future. Model e is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You'll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.

　　What you'll do...

　　You will be a key member of the Vertical Electrical & Software Architecture (VESA) team. The VESA team owns the complete vehicle electrical and software architecture for each FNV4 program. We work with the horizontal architecture teams (those aspects of the electrical and software architecture that are the same across different vehicle programs) to fully define the architectural content of each program.

　　Key work areas for the team include developing a comprehensive architectural specification for upcoming (yet to launch) vehicle programs and to work with various functional teams to validate and document Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Our team will also be working on the evolution of Ford's electrical architectures.

　　Own the definition of the vehicle electrical and software architecture for one or more of the FNV4 programs from now through post launch.

　　Drive the resolution of architectural issues on the programs, particularly the ones that are cross-functional.

　　Create and manage an architectural specification for those programs. This specification shall define the architectural elements, and their interactions for each program.

　　Review the decomposition of features into the building blocks of the architectural platform, and their allocation to the electronic control units (ECUs).

　　Work with various functional teams on assessing architectural KPIs such as latency, power utilization (including Key-Off Load), network bandwidth, CPU Utilization, etc.

　　Mentor engineers on topics related to vehicle electrical and software architecture.

　　Ensure compatibility of the decomposition with the platform and promote consistency across vehicle programs. Assess if updates to the platform are needed to accommodate feature needs.

　　You'll have...

　　Bachelor of Science degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

　　5+ years of experience with systems, hardware or software architecture

　　5+ years of experience with vehicle electrical systems

　　Even better, you may have...

　　Master of Science degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.

　　7+ years of experience with systems, hardware or software architecture

　　7+ years of experience with vehicle electrical systems

　　5+ years of experience with model-based systems engineering

　　Experience with computer programming, embedded operating systems and computing hardware

　　Strong understanding of AUTOSAR

　　Strong leadership skills and excellent team player

　　Demonstrated strong record of technical innovation and execution

　　Ability to act as an open-minded change agent

　　Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills

　　Strong understanding of service-oriented architecture principles

　　Demonstrated experience with MagicDraw or similar tools

　　You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

　　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? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

　　• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage

　　• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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.

　　For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:

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　　Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

　　Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

　　We are 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. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

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