InVehicle Ethernet Network Architect

• Create and Implement In-Vehicle Communication Systems Encompassing Network Architecture Topology and Communication Protocols Across All the OSI Layers
• Define network communication strategies including protocol selection traffic flows bandwidth allocation and quality of service (QoS) policies.
• Design and optimize network communication to meet latency throughput determinism and reliability requirements across distributed vehicle systems.
• Design develop and maintain the automated pipeline for the creation testing and release of all network communication artifacts in Industry Standard Formats
• Lead evaluation and adoption of Ethernet technologies including Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) VLAN TCP/IP and time synchronization protocols
• Drive Performance and Optimization by leveraging network analysis expertise to identify and implement optimizations in data packing and communication protocols enhancing bus performance and efficiency.
• Architect and Implement the Network-Specific Cybersecurity and Functional Safety Goals
• Collaborating with Cross-Functional Architectural Teams to Define and Standardize Communication (Ethernet/CAN/LIN) Attributes to the Overall Vehicle Architecture

Youll have:

• Bachelors degree in computer engineering Computer Science Electrical Engineering or a related field or a combination of education and equivalent experience
• Software Developer first. 2 years of work experience in software engineering with a focus on embedded systems
• 2 years of experience in Ethernet distributed systems (Automotive Defense Industry IoT IT etc.)
• 2 years of experience applying knowledge of network architecture protocols and communication standards
• Strong understanding of Ethernet networking fundamentals including Layer 2/Layer 3 communication switching VLANs and TCP/IP
• 2 years experience analyzing network behavior using packet capture or network analysis tools

Even better you may have:

• Masters degree in computer engineering Computer Science Electrical Engineering or a related field

• 3 years of work experience with AUTOSAR Classic and Adaptive architectures

• 1 years of experience in Ethernet Time-Sensitive Networks and IEEE 802.1AE (also known as MACsec)

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 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 Years Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grades 6-8 and ranges from $85400-$192900.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidates skills and experience and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope responsibility and competitive market value.

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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