Sr. Systems Integration Engineer – IVI, OTA & Diagnostics Software
Ford Motor3 days ago
Base Salary
$115k - $193k/yr
Responsibilities
- Own software integration for IVI, OTA, connectivity, diagnostics, and manufacturing software in the plant.
- Manage OTA manufacturing workflows and coordinate OTA readiness with vehicle software and cloud teams.
- Troubleshoot IVI connectivity across plant networks, cloud diagnostic services, and backend network systems.
- Support and improve multi-ECU diagnostic reporting services for production lines.
- Lead root-cause investigations and corrective/preventive actions for IVI-related failures.
- Implement tools, technologies, error-proofing methods, manufacturing test scripts, and validation procedures.
- Partner with software, cybersecurity, IT, and diagnostics teams to define manufacturing requirements for new IVI releases.
- Serve as the plant technical escalation point and mentor junior engineers and technicians.
- Support launch readiness, cutover plans, issue containment, and new model introductions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
- At least 5 years of experience in automotive embedded or vehicle software or high-volume manufacturing integration, including direct exposure to IVI, telematics, or connected vehicle systems.
- Strong understanding of OTA update architecture, including campaign orchestration, ECU flashing sequences, and rollback or failure handling.
- Experience with vehicle diagnostic protocols and hands-on plant-floor experience with flashing stations, end-of-line test systems, and MES/PLC interfaces.
- Strong troubleshooting ability across hardware, software, and network boundaries in a production environment.
- Experience with Android Automotive, QNX, or Linux-based IVI platforms is preferred.
- Experience supporting new vehicle launches or plant integration for connected vehicle features is preferred.
- Python or Shell scripting and automation experience for diagnostic or OTA validation tooling is preferred.
- Working knowledge of software release management, version control, and CI/CD concepts is preferred.
- Ability to work onsite at Louisville Assembly Plant and support launches, critical issue resolution, and occasional off-shift activities.
Benefits
- Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
- Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent programs, subsidized backup childcare, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, and fertility benefits.
- Employee and family vehicle discounts and management leases.
- Tuition assistance and active employee resource groups.
- Paid time off for community service, paid holidays including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day, and an option to purchase additional vacation time.
- Hybrid work arrangement requiring onsite work four or more days per week at the Louisville Assembly Plant.
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.