ADAS Sensing Systems Verification and Validation Engineer

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? The Ford Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) team, designs and develops hardware and functional models that provide best-in-class performance for features like adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, cross traffic alert, active park assist and 360 camera systems. The ADAS Performance Processor team develops and delivers software for advanced features that make use of machine learning and artificial intelligence in support of features such as Blue Cruise, Pro Trailer Backup Assist, and Pro Trailer Hitch Assist. This position focuses on the verification and validation of advanced ADAS sensing systems.  

What You'Ll Do...

• Develop, refine, and execute design validation methods to ensure proper sensing system performance at the component, system, and vehicle level across a variety of environmental and cross-carline noise factors. 
• Complete sign off of feature level performance for ADAS sensing systems. 
• Support development, design, and verification of use cases and functional level requirements & targets for ADAS sensing systems. 
• Support upgrades and enhancements to ADAS sensing systems, by working closely with feature owners to design/execute modeling changes, regression testing, test vector support, data review, issue identification and supplier interaction.
• Support development and refinement of functional safety requirements, item definition, hazard analysis & risk assessment, and functional safety concept in compliance with ISO-26262 / Ford Functional Safety process for ADAS sensing systems
• Develop and improve system and subsystem level designs, interfaces, and specifications to ensure sensing system performance across the entire range of Ford Motor Company vehicle offerings.
• Ensure system design, failure mode analysis, functional safety, and other deliverables allow for seamless integration with existing features and provide a thrilling user experience. 
• Support the development of data analysis techniques and methods from sensing system data generated by both track and real-world validation methods to achieve desired specifications. 
• Closely coordinate with feature development engineers to support execution of design verification plans to ensure proper feature-level performance. 
• Support the planning and execution of real-world evaluations to identify system problems and issues.

You'Ll Have…

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Controls, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or related field 
• 1 year validation/test engineering experience in a professional or educational setting, in any combination. 
• General knowledge or experience developing/testing features and/or sensing systems in the ADAS domain using radars, cameras, lidars, ultrasonic sensors, or other related vehicle systems (body, electrical, chassis, powertrain)
• Familiarity with actuators and control systems
• Proven technical skills using Vector, CANalyzer, and CANape tools
• Prior ADAS Experience
• Analytical and creative problem-solving skills

Even better, you may have…

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Controls, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Exposure to vehicle attributes development (Vehicle Dynamics, NVH, Package, Performance/FE, etc.)
• Experience in project management and/or an integration role, leading and directing other team members.
• Experience with failure mode analysis techniques 
• Experience leading the validation and verification of ADAS sensing systems
• Experience with computer vision & radar tracking of humans, vehicles, static roadway obstacles or other typical road objects.
• Experience with computer vision detection & tracking of signs, lights, lanes and other key artifacts. 
• Understanding of embedded hardware and software design.
• Experience reviewing, categorizing, and analyzing field data to determine error states / failure modes. 

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, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, 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.

This position is a range of salary grades 6-8 .

• For more information on salary and benefits, click here: 
• https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP2 
• 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.

This position is onsite four days per week for candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location. #LI-Hybrid    #LI-CL2