At Ford, the business problem is to develop state-of-the-art software and algorithms to deliver best-in-class features like adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, and 360 camera systems to make driving safer, easier and better for customers.
Requirements
- 1 year MATLAB/Simulink modeling experience in a professional or educational setting, in any combination.
- Experience with ANY of the following areas: Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind Spot Systems, Lane Keeping or Lane Centering Systems.
- 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 reviewing, categorizing, and analyzing field data to determine error states / failure modes.
- Experience with model-based design methods in Simulink for creation/development and enhancement of current / new features.
Responsibilities
- Support development and refinement of use cases and functional level requirements & targets for Adaptive Cruise Control.
- Lead and support upgrades and enhancements to Adaptive Cruise Control, by working closely with team members on modeling changes, regression testing, test vector development and support, data review, issue identification, and supplier interaction.
- Lead and support validation and verification of upgrades and enhancements to Adaptive Cruise Control, including in-vehicle validation.
- Support replay and bench testing of algorithms to assess & improve performance of Adaptive Cruise Control.
- Support feature model delivery to meet software delivery & program timing.
- Ensure system design, functional safety, and other deliverables allow for seamless integration with existing features and provide a thrilling user experience.
- Lead and support the development and refinement of design validation methods for ensuring proper feature-level performance across a variety of environmental and cross-carline noise factors.
Other
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Computer, or Software Engineering, or related field
- Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
- Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
- 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
