ADAS Software Update Systems Engineer

Job-: PD Operations and Quality

Location:

Dearborn, MI, United States Workplace:
Hybrid

Schedule:

Full time Posted:
Preferred Degree:
Master of Engineering We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what  this position... The ADAS Software Update Systems Engineer owns the system design, specification, and analysis of software update/OTA (over the air) update functionality for the ADAS system, ensuring ADAS software can be successfully updated in accordance with corporate vehicle software update expectations and processes.

Qualifications You'll have...Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
2+ years of experience in systems engineering, embedded software, or automotive electronics, with responsibility for software update / OTA systems.

Demonstrated experience owning system requirements from concept through production, using formal systems engineering methods (e.g., MBSE, requirements management tools such as DOORS or similar).Strong understanding of software update/OTA architectures — including update sequencing, dependency management, rollback strategies, and multi-ECU coordination.

Ability to evaluate existing specifications and identify gaps, translating high-level architecture into detailed, implementable requirements.

Working knowledge of automotive networking and diagnostic protocols, including UDS (ISO 14229), CAN/CAN-FD, Ethernet-based automotive networks, and related standards (e.g., ISO 15765, DoIP).Familiarity with ECU architecture and embedded software development constraints (memory, boot loader design, flash/partitioning strategies).Experience partnering directly with software/controls engineers during implementation, including reviewing designs and resolving ambiguities in requirements.

Experience working with external suppliers, including reviewing supplier deliverables against specification and holding suppliers accountable to technical requirements.

Strong documentation discipline, with experience maintaining architecture decision records, specifications, and traceability artifacts.

Even better, you may have...Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in systems engineering, embedded software, or automotive electronics, with responsibility for software update / OTA systems.

Experience working on ADAS, active safety, or other safety-critical automotive systems.

Experience working on software update / OTA systems for highly complex systems or modules.

Experience with cloud-based OTA campaign management systems (e.g., campaign orchestration, fleet management, telemetry feedback loops).

Experience with systems engineering or electronic component release engineering during major vehicle build launch milestones.

Strong root-cause analysis (e.g., 8D, 5-Why) and problem-solving skills, with experience leading or contributing to technical anomaly/defect investigations.

Familiarity with Agile/SAFe development environments in an automotive or embedded context.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

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