Firmware Intern developing embedded code for Cellular and RF based embedded systems. Working on low power wireless communication networking in a paid internship role.
About the role
- Hardware Engineer in Ford’s Advanced Networking Group focusing on high-speed in-vehicle communication links. Leading hardware design reviews and performing simulations for network interfaces.
Responsibilities
- Own signal integrity and hardware robustness for high‑speed in‑vehicle communication links.
- Identify and develop optimal networking technologies for Ford’s next‑generation electrical architecture.
- Author Layer 1–2 networking specifications and design verification documents.
- Lead hardware design reviews and perform simulations and lab validation for network interfaces.
- Depending on experience and qualifications, this position may be filled at the Senior Hardware Engineer level.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent technical discipline.
- 5+ years of progressive experience in electronic hardware design, with significant focus on complex high‑speed digital and mixed‑signal designs.
- 2+ years of experience with SI simulation and/or PCB design tools such as Altium Designer, Mentor Graphics, Cadence Allegro, Siemens HyperLynx, Cadence Sigrity, Ansys HFSS/SIwave, Polar Instruments, etc.
- 2+ years of hands‑on experience with electrical test equipment; proficient with oscilloscopes, vector network analyzers (VNA), time domain reflectometers (TDR), and circuit board rework.
- Familiarity with industry‑standard automotive communication interfaces (e.g., CAN, LIN, SerDes, PCIe, Ethernet).
- Proficiency in transmission line theory, S‑parameters, bit error rate (BER) testing, crosstalk, characteristic impedance, eye diagrams, and time‑domain analysis.
- Strong understanding of EMC/EMI principles in automotive applications.
- Background in high‑reliability electronics designed for high‑volume production, including use of DFMEA and worst‑case analysis (WCA) to develop robust designs.
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.
Job title
Job type
Experience level
Salary
Not specified
Degree requirement
Location requirements
Senior Firmware Engineer working on NIC Firmware for new devices at NVIDIA. Collaborating with teams and improving work efficiency through automation and methodologies.
Hardware Engineer at Dell Technologies designing and developing cutting - edge hardware products. Collaborating with cross - functional teams to deliver solutions for server and storage technologies.
Hardware Engineer developing hardware solutions for automotive applications at MAHLE. Involving design, development, and support in a collaborative environment.
Senior Controls Hardware Engineer designing and delivering complex, compliant electrical systems for automated solutions at Dematic. Providing technical leadership in challenging design situations while fostering team collaboration.
Principal Hardware Architect supporting technical design and analysis in underwater systems for defense. Collaborating with teams to define hardware architecture and ensure stability during the product lifecycle.
Digital Hardware Engineer responsible for the lifecycle of embedded digital hardware supporting L3Harris Software Defined Radios. Solve integration challenges and ensure performance standards are met.
Principal ASIC Engineer developing mixed - signal ASICs for FMCW LiDAR systems at Voyant Photonics. Driving ASIC development from concept to production with an emphasis on low - noise analog designs.
Entry level Hardware Engineer overseeing designs and documentation for Nuclear power Plant Process Computer Systems. Assisting in testing and integration while meeting customer requirements and safety standards.
Hardware Engineers for Perm/Long - Term Contract designing high - speed digital boards in a collaborative environment. Seeking expertise in Bring - Up and experience with FPGA design *A Plus!*