ADAS Platform and Sensing Validation Supervisor

In Product Development we make driving more exciting enjoyable and sustainable. Fords Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) team designs and develops hardware and functional models that provide Best-in-Class behavior for features like Adaptive Cruise Control Automatic Emergency Braking Cross Traffic Alert Active Park Assist Lane Center Assist BlueCruise and 360 Camera Systems. We are seeking seasoned professionals who can contribute to our efforts with experience in the development of sensors ECUs models and software. This position focuses on the verification and validation of advanced ADAS sensing systems.

The ADAS Platform and Sensing Validation Supervisor will lead the verification of ADAS software and sensing platform performance prior to feature application this role you will ensure that sub-system performance for cameras radars ultrasonics and perception algorithms meet all design and regulatory standards. As this is a new function within the ADAS V&V organization you will be responsible for building a team of engineers to develop and execute validation plans across diverse environments. This will include close collaboration with cross-functional ADAS groups and suppliers to enhance the comprehensive systems and feature validation strategy.

What youll do...

Lead the development and execution of 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.
Build and establish a Platform & Sensing Validation team through hiring and recruiting activities
Establish a comprehensive Platform/Sensing validation plan that supports successful Feature validation within Program Milestone timing
Provide guidance to the Platform/Sensing V&V team fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
Coordinate with other teams including software development program management Systems Engineering and Suppliers to align V&V activities with overall project goals.
Support vehicle program milestone deliverables and signoffs including investigation and resolution of Platform/Sensing issues.
Drive continuous improvement of V&V processes and methodologies leveraging industry best practices and emerging technologies to optimize efficiency and effectiveness.
Identify opportunities to utilize HiL and CAE methods for ADAS Platform and Sensor performance verification and execute plans for implementation
Ensure quality Platform/Sensing sign-off through evidence audits and document reviews.
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.

Youll bring...

B.S. in Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering or related technical field
6 Years Experience in development or validation of features in the Driver Assistance domain using radars cameras lidars ultrasonic sensors and other related vehicle systems
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)
Strong understanding of V&V methodologies tools and best practices
3 years of experience with virtual validation methods (HIL/MIL/SIL)
3 years of experience developing and conducting laboratory and vehicle tests data collection and analysis
Strong leadership skills passion for quality and passion to improve customer satisfaction
Strong communication teamwork and project management skills
Ability to work independently and take initiative when necessary

Even better you may have...

Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Computer Science Controls or related field
Experience leading the validation and verification of ADAS sensing systems
Experience in project management and/or an integration role leading and directing other team members
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 developing conducting observing and reporting on statistically relevant verification and validation methods across the global population
Experience with MobilEye EyeQ technology
Exposure to vehicle attributes development (Vehicle Dynamics NVH Package Performance/FE etc.)
Experience with failure mode analysis techniques
Understanding of Kalman filtering digital signal processing vehicle dynamics linear & nonlinear control methods

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 leadership level 6 and ranges from $132000 - $190000.

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This position is hybrid (onsite four days per week).
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