Ford Bluetooth Low Energy Transceiver & Antennas Core Engineer
Bluetooth Low Energy Transceiver & Antennas Core Engineer Auto Req ID:
30451BR Job Title: Bluetooth Low Energy Transceiver & Antennas Core
Engineer Location: Dearborn State: MI Company: Ford Motor Company Job
Description Job Description: The selected candidate will be the Core
Engineer responsible for a Bluetooth Low Energy interface and controller
Module (BLEM), and its associated BLE transceiver Antennas Modules
(BLEAMs) that, collectively, will be used on a global cross-vehicle
basis in Ford and Lincoln nameplate vehicles. The BLEM will be
responsible for vehicle network communication with anywhere from 1 to 12
BLE Antenna Modules (BLEAMs) that create a vehicle interface to
off-board or on-board BLE based devices. The BLEM will also communicate
with other vehicle modules such as the Body Control Module, Telematics
Control Module, Sync Control Module, and other feature specific modules.
Responsibilities include: * Work with the BLE Module and Antenna
suppliers to ensure the module meets all FMC and Bluetooth SIG
requirements. * Understand all the expected BLE Use Cases customers may
expect and ensure, as applicable, the sub-system design capability to
support the Use Cases identified. * Translate project/product
requirements and identify/determine feature and functional
requirements/specifications, author additional requirements as needed,
and communicate the requirements to the supplier. * Review supplier's SW
development plan, SW architecture documentation, traceability between
software work products/releases, and supplier's test plan & test
results, etc. Provide Software project management to oversee the
suppliers software development and validation plan. * Lead the software
validation of the BLE such-subsystem on bench, breadboard, and vehicle.
Drive resolution of complex intersystem and intrasystem software
related issued between BLE modules, other modules on CAN, phone apps,
and SDN. * Resolve issues and/or ambiguities found in specifications
during the vehicle development cycle. * Work with supplier to align
commodity to FMC NetCom, Diagnostics and Functional Safety requirements.
Review suppliers software issue list, and ensure
exceptions/limitations are well understood and communicated to program
team prior to each vehicle build/SW release event. * Work with suppliers
to perform containment review and risk assessment to ensure robust
implementation of software issues found during development and
production. * Verify that software deliverables align with vehicle
program timing and EESE process to ensure supplier software quality
launch. * Conduct software design review with Suppliers in accordance
with Ford Product Development and Central Software processes. *
Attend/Support Commodity PATs; support vehicle launch (as needed) *
Continuously improve software process by enhancing requirements based on
lessons learned. Required Qualifications: * Bachelor of Science Degree
in Engineering (Electrical, Computer Engineering, Computer Science,
Mechanical with Electronic background) * 2+ years of experience in
design and release of electronic control module for automotive OEM and /
or for automotive Electronic Control Manufacturer Preferred
Qualifications: * Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer
Science/Engineering * 2+ years of experience with vehicle CAN / LIN
communication networks * 2+ years of experience in automotive
connectivity solutions such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or Cellular * General
understanding of Vehicle Cyber Security protocols and concepts * General
understanding of vehicle to cloud connectivity: APN, VPN, TCP/IP stack,
etc. with associated security elements like SSL, message level
encryption, code signing, etc. * Knowledge and experience with
Automotive Safety Standards (i.e. ISO 26262) and Software development
standards/processes (i.e. SPICE, CMMI) * Proficient in Microsoft Office
products * Teamcenter VSEM, JIRA, and Github experience desired. *
Familiarity with CANalyzer, AutoSar, and Functional Safety desired. *
Demonstrates good leadership behaviors * Strong analytical skills. *
Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal. *
Strong interpersonal skills. * Ability to meet time sensitive deadlines.
Ability to make sound decisions and exercise good judgment pertaining
to operating procedures and projects. * Mindset of Continuous
Improvement The distance between imagination and creation. It can be
measured in years of innovation, or in moments of brilliance. When you
join the Ford team discover all the benefits, rewards and development
opportunities youd expect from a diverse global leader. Youll become
part of a team that is already leading the way, with ingenious solutions
and attainable products and it is always ready to go further. Candidates
for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work
in the United States on a permanent basis. Verification of employment
eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is
not available for this position, TN visa holders may be considered. Ford
Motor Company is 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.