Ford Motor Company · 13 hours ago
Virtual Validation Engineer
Dearborn, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$97K/yr - $190K/yr
2+ years expFord Motor Company is dedicated to advancing mobility and providing opportunities for career growth. The Virtual Validation Engineer will lead simulation efforts for ADAS features, ensuring quality and performance through robust testing and validation processes.
TransportationManufacturingAutomotiveAutonomous Vehicles
Responsibilities
Lead simulation for ADAS/AV feature development and vehicle programs validation & sign-off
Perform closed-loop full vehicle simulation to accelerate iterative testing of ADAS features
Integrate multiple ECU models for full vehicle SiL testing
Debug and support resolution of SWC issues to deliver ADAS features quality
Create virtual roads and scenarios for robust testing of ADAS features (corporate test procedures, Regulatory, Real World)
Develop, validate and deploy simulation tooling and processes for ADAS features iterative testing and program validation
Work with the Ford Vehicle in the Loop, Hardware in the Loop, Simulator and Ford vehicle test teams to establish simulation procedures to reduce dependency on vehicle level testing
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field or a combination of education and equivalent experience
2+ years of experience with ADAS simulation software (CarMaker, CarSim or similar)
2+ years of experience in model based development using Simulink
2+ years of professional programming experience with C++ or Python
2+ years of experience with Linux or Virtual Machines
Vehicle or subsystem development/V&V assessment experience in ADAS/ VehDyn/ Chassis Systems, with understanding in vehicle/system-level acceptance criteria
Experience in developing plant and control models of variant fidelity (incl. Vehicle Dynamics, Brake, Steering or powertrain)
Basic understanding of Vehicle network (CAN, CAN FD, TCP/IP, ethernet etc.)
Development knowledge with ADAS common feature applications (Forward Collision Warning/Braking, Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind Spot Monitoring Systems, Lane Warning/Keeping)
Preferred
Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
Experience in working with HIL platforms
Experience in ADAS/AV software development
Experience in CI/CD platforms like Github Actions, Jenkins
Experience ADAS/AV enablers: camera, radar, ultrasonic and LiDAR sensing, senor fusion, image processing, artificial intelligence and machine learning
Experience in data acquisition of vehicle networks and ECU internal data
Experience in software simulation for automated systems (ADAS, Autonomy, robotics, etc.)
Driver-in-the-Loop (DiL- simulator) or Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) experience, real-time systems, integrated ECU (VI-Grade, Bosch, ABD, Ansible, Concurrent, or other)
Experience working within an Agile Software Development Methodology
Strong written and verbal communication
Benefits
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 Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
Company
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