Audio Software Design & Release Engineer

Ford Motor Company - Dearborn, Michigan

Position Summary:

Product Development (PD) engineers are responsible for delivering exciting products that are world class in cost, quality, function and time to market.  As ONE team, we are committed to delighting our customers and employees by executing consistently while using common global standards, methods and processes with rigor and discipline.
 
ONE TEAM -- ONE PLAN -- ONE GOAL

The Software Engineer, Audio Design & Release is responsible for the software design in the Audio Head Unit and Audio Amplifier modules implemented in multiple vehicle applications globally.
 
Other responsibilities include:
 

• Provide software development project management and technical leadership to the Audio team

• Software project management interfacing and working closely with supplier(s)

• Lead conducting software specific technical design reviews with suppliers

• Identify and resolve software design issues and / or ambiguities found in feature specifications during the software development cycle

• Work with the supplier software team to explain cascaded automotive specific software development requirements

• Understand subsystem interfaces to identify possible improvements and trade-offs

• Provide guidance and input for AHU and amplifier design verification plans working with requirements engineering teams and feature owners

• Support resolution of vehicle launch issues with cross-functional and supplier teams

 
Minimum Requirements:
 

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Engineering, or Computer Science

• 3+ years of embedded hardware and software design experience

• 2+ years’ experience developing or verifying production embedded software, preferably in Connectivity / Infotainment domain

• 1+ years of proficiency in root cause analysis and authoring well documented issue tickets and reports

 
Preferred Qualifications:

• Independent worker and capable of delivering multiple project commitments concurrently

• Should have strong program management and supplier management capabilities, as well as the ability to work as part of a project team

• Strong customer focus and excellent communication skills, both written and oral

• Broad interpersonal skills allowing a wide range of interface with vehicle product development / subsystems engineers, cross-functional teams, and suppliers

• 5+ years embedded software design, development, & validation experience in Automotive Infotainment systems with an Automotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier

• 2+ years’ experience with software architecture and standards (e.g., AUTOSAR, GENIVI, etc.) and with Automotive SPICE, Capability Maturity Model (CMM), or other software development process models

• Experience in automotive applications and applicable interfaces such as vehicle CAN network communication bus and vehicle diagnostics

• Understanding of audio head unit and/ or amplifier architecture: microcontrollers, Flash / RAM, device drivers, etc.

 
The distance between imagination and …. Creation.  It can be measured in years of innovation, or in moments of brilliance.   And, it can be a road you start traveling right now.  When you join Ford Motor Company, your journey begins.  You become part of a team that is already leading the way, with ingenious solutions and attainable products – and it is always ready to go further.

At Ford Motor Company, the distance between you and an amazing career has never been shorter.   Join the Ford team today, and discover the benefits, rewards and development opportunities you’d expect from a diverse global leader.   

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.  Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Ford Motor Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce.  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.
 

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Posted: 30+ days ago

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