About the role

  • Virtual Validation Engineer leading simulation for ADAS features and vehicle validation at Ford. Involved in advanced driver-assistance systems for enhanced mobility solutions.

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

Requirements

  • 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)

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

Validation Engineer

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

$97,140 - $190,500 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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