Staff RF Systems Engineer
Staff RF Systems Engineer
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Job Description
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 were all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves
Fords Electric Vehicles Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the companys vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customerobsessed entrepreneurial and datadriven and is dedicated to delivering industryleading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. Youll 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.
The RF system engineering role is to generate wireless hardware recommendations for electric vehicles. The engineer will generate new and review existing requirements for wireless automotive systems ranging from 600 MHz to 6.5 GHz both at the component level and the vehicle system level. These systems will include cellular satellite. WAN and PAN connectivity networks including WLAN Bluetooth UltraWideband and NFC. The system responsibilities will cover recommendations for antennas complete modules and vehicle level hardware packaging. The engineer will collaborate with the Florida Sunrise Hardware design team for technical reviews and guidance as needed.
Responsibilities
What youll do...
Generate system and module level requirements.
Develop detailed documentation for technical recommendations.
Present technical summary of findings and recommendations.
Review 3rd party supplier specifications and determine the impact to the system level performance.
Formulate test plans to ensure system level performance.
Perform lab and invehicle level RF performance testing validating the system design.
Root cause and resolve system level issues.
Working knowledge of simulations tools: Electromagnetic simulators (HFSS CST Microwave Studio) ADS MATLAB.
Generate recommendation for packaging the RF Hardware in the vehicle.
Identify and address any EMI / EMC concerns.
Interface closely with other teams such as Software Mechanical Manufacturing teams and with external component suppliers
Qualifications
Youll have...
Bachelors degree in electrical engineering with classes in communication systems
5 years experience in the wireless communications field
Even better you may have...
Familiar with generating and reviewing system level requirements.
Familiar with Automotive wireless communication systems.
Experience in RF module designs.
Proficient in RF simulation tools.
Experience with RF test equipment: Network Analyzer Spectrum Analyzer High Speed Digital Scope power meters etc.
Familiar with the following standards: 3GPP GNSS Bluetooth WiFi 802.11 UWB 802.15.
Familiar with certification processes for wireless products (Government Standards Carriers)
Ability to communicate effectively with management and engineering professionals.
Willing to travel.
Motivated and selfstarter.
You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve 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 builderor 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 rampup programs subsidized backup 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 Years Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
This position is a leadership level 6.
For more information on salary and benefits click here: 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. 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.
Onsite work of up to three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. #LIHybrid
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
