Calibration Lead Engineer

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In this position...

This role is the core Calibration Lead Engineer responsible for the vehicle-level performance of the ECUs within the BLE Subsystem in onboard systems spanning Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Ultra-Wideband (UWB) and Near Field Communication (NFC) technologies.

The subsystem consists of the central BLE/UWB control module (BLEM/BUN) and a range of BLE/UWB/NFC antennas (BLEAMs/UWB Anchors) used globally across Ford and Lincoln nameplate vehicles. The primary feature these modules support is Phone As a Key (PaaK) along with additional features such as intrusion detection Key Fob Tire Pressure Monitoring and OTA updates.

The BLEM/BUN communicates with the antennas via dedicated LIN or private CAN-FD with smartphones via BLE/UWB and with other vehicle ECUs including the Body Control Module Telematics Control Module SYNC Control Module backend cloud and other feature-specific modules via CAN/CAN-FD.

What youll do...

• Lead calibration activities for the BLE/UWB subsystem reviewing and approving supplier-provided calibrations leading smoke tests and SW releases and driving calibration defects to closure.
• Ensure feature and functional requirements are clear achievable and communicated to suppliers partnering with spec authors and feature owners to keep specifications current.
• Define and validate BLE/UWB/NFC and wireless requirements (Phone As A Key TPMS Key Fob) across the ECU and antennas and ensure the subsystem design supports all expected customer use cases.
• Evaluate wireless performance against requirements through simulation bench and vehicle-level validation and present results to the broader team.
• Support RF/wireless implementation certification (FCC CCC CE etc.) and verification at supplier facilities bench and End of Line.
• Drive resolution of complex RF/wireless and intersystem issues involving BLE modules other vehicle systems phone apps and off-board systems.
• Partner with suppliers and internal teams on system design reviews PCB/EMC reviews and quality analysis to ensure interfaces meet requirements.
• Collaborate with the broader BLE/UWB subsystem team (hardware software verification) support program milestones/PATs and assist with vehicle launches (occasional travel may be required).
  
  

What youll have

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent.
• 4 years of system/ECU development experience in design and release of electronic control module for automotive OEM and / or for automotive Electronic Control Manufacturer. Preferred to also have experience in automotive connectivity solutions such as Bluetooth Ultrawide band Wi-Fi or Cellular.
• Proficient in RF simulation and RF evaluation
• Experience with RF/wireless validation and industry certification.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
• Teamcenter VSM JIRA and Github experience desired.
• Demonstrates positive teamwork ethics and good leadership behaviors.
  

Even better youll have

• Proficient in Microsoft Office products
• Demonstrates good leadership behaviors
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to meet time sensitive deadlines.
• Ability to make sound decisions and exercise good judgment pertaining to operating procedures and projects.
• Skilled in Netcom requirements Danlaw testing EOL testing Vehicle diagnostics CAN tools etc.
• General understanding of vehicle Cyber Security cryptographic Hardware SW and system interface.
• Mindset of Continuous Improvement
  

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 7-8 and ranges from $86600-$166200.

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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This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.

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