In Vehicle Network Architect
Ford Motor17 hours ago
Allen Park, MI, USAMid Level
Base Salary
$85k - $193k/yr
Responsibilities
- Create and implement in-vehicle communication systems covering network architecture, topology, and protocols across all OSI layers.
- Develop foundational network libraries, core interfaces, packing structures, and functional topology elements.
- Design, develop, and maintain automated pipelines for creating, testing, and releasing network communication artifacts in industry-standard formats.
- Establish and conduct validation procedures for network architecture deliverables.
- Analyze and optimize data packing and communication protocols to improve bus performance and efficiency.
- Architect and implement network-specific cybersecurity and functional safety goals.
- Collaborate with cross-functional architectural teams to standardize Ethernet, CAN, and LIN communication attributes across the vehicle architecture.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field, or a combination of education and equivalent experience.
- At least 2 years of software engineering experience focused on embedded systems.
- At least 2 years of experience with Ethernet distributed systems.
- At least 2 years of experience applying network architecture, protocols, and communication standards.
- At least 2 years of experience with network analysis and simulation tools.
- Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree, automotive SOA experience, TDD with Gherkin, 3+ years with AUTOSAR Classic and Adaptive, 1+ year with Ethernet Time-Sensitive Networks and IEEE 802.1AE/MACsec, and 1+ year developing tools for AUTOSAR, DBC, or ARXML formats.
Benefits
- Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
- Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent programs, and subsidized backup childcare.
- Family-building benefits including adoption, surrogacy, and fertility treatment support.
- Vehicle discount and management lease programs, tuition assistance, employee resource groups, community service time, paid holidays, and paid time off.
- Hybrid work arrangement; candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub may be required onsite four or more days per week.
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About Ford Motor
Ford Motor Company designs, manufactures, and sells cars, trucks, SUVs, and commercial vehicles for consumers and businesses, and provides financing through Ford Credit. A public company headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan and listed on the NYSE, it operates globally under the Ford and Lincoln brands, including electric and connected vehicles such as the F‑150 Lightning and Mustang Mach‑E. Founded in 1903, it also offers software-driven fleet, mobility, and aftersales services.