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.

This role is for the core Calibration Lead Engineer responsible for the vehicle performance of ECUs in the BLE Subsystem within onboard systems. The primary feature set supported is Next Generation of Access and Authorization ( PaaK (Phone As A Key), NFC & Key Fob.

What you'll 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 you'll 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).