Vehicle Controls ECU Platform Functional Safety Architect

We made history and now we work to transform the future for our customers our communities and our families. Youll see your work on the road every day helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

In this position...

Youll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively staying focused on what matters and delivering excellence day in and day out. We are seeking a highly motivated Vehicle Controls ECU Platform Functional Safety Architect to play a pivotal role in developing cutting-edge vehicle control systems.

The Role Imagine being the architect of the software that powers a vehicles this position you are the mastermind configuring core safety software components to ensure our systems are as reliable as they are efficient. You will drive the development of Functional Safety solutions for Inverter System Controllers (ISC) and Drive Motor Controllers (DMCM) ensuring the safety and excellence of our future EREV EV and Hybrid vehicle platforms.

You will dive deep into code to solve complex challengesfrom processor resets to memory protection violationsensuring the powertrain runs smoothly and responds instantly to every driver command.

What youll do...

Architect & Design

Safety Architecture: Apply ISO 26262 (Parts 4 5 6 9) to design implement and review safety mechanisms for both in-house and supplier-sourced ECU platforms.

Platform Bedrock: Configure BSW components (Diagnostics Watchdog NVM MemMap) and define ASIL/QM partitioning to ensure freedom from interference across powertrain ECUs.

Security & Stability: Lead the configuration of Memory Protection Units (MPU) and Safety Management Units (SMU) to ensure cross-program commonality and system stability.

Execute & Optimize

Advanced Debugging: Master low-level troubleshooting of processor resets and software glitches to identify root causes and implement permanent solutions.

Performance Engineering: Strategically distribute runnables across multi-core processors to maximize efficiency and minimize latency.

Software Integration: Support the integration of Software Integration Packages (SIPs) and third-party supplier code into the Ford platform.

Verify & Document

Safety Verification: Define and execute Fault Injection Testing (FIT) using HIL and SIL environments to validate diagnostic coverage.

Technical Compliance: Author and maintain critical safety documentation including the ECU Technical Safety Concept (TSC) ECU Software Safety Specification (SSS) and Hardware-Software Interface (HSI).

Youll have...

B.S. in Electrical Engineering Computer Science Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

5 years of experience in Embedded C and debugging automotive embedded systems.

Expert-level knowledge of ISO 26262 and experience with safety-certified MCUs (e.g. Infineon AURIX 2G NXP S32K or TI Hercules).

2 years of experience with compilers makefiles CI/CD automation and runtime debuggers.

Proficiency in Python for automation and testing.

Even better you may have...

M.S. in EE ME or Computer Science.

Experience with FMEDA and FIT analysis.

Proven experience with torque monitoring high-voltage interlocks or battery management safety.

Experience managing CPU load distribution in multicore architectures.

Familiarity with Agile/SAFe methodologies and experience working with supplier technical purchasing interfaces (ESOW DIA).

Proficiency with standard OBD tools (DET CANalyzer etc.).

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 grade 7 and ranges from $99600-$166600.

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.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is not available for this position.

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