Vehicle Systems Architecture Technical Leader

1 month ago

Palo Alto, California, United States Ford Motor Company Full time

Vehicle Systems Architecture Technical Leader

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more

Ford's Model E team is charged with delivering the company's vision of a fully electric transportation future. Model e is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You'll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.

In this position...

You will be a key member of the Vertical Electrical & Software Architecture (VESA) team. The VESA team owns the complete vehicle electrical and software architecture for each FNV4 program. We work with other architecture and design teams to develop the overall electrical and software architecture to support yet to launch vehicle programs. Key work areas for the team include developing a comprehensive architectural specification and to work with various functional teams to validate and document Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Our team will also be working on the evolution of Ford's electrical architectures

What you'll do...

  • Platform Architecture: Own the definition of the vehicle electrical and software architecture for one or more of the FNV4 vehicle programs from now through post launch.
  • Solution Development: Develop architectural solutions to meet program needs.
  • Change Management: Document the high level electrical and software architecture for a given vehicle program, the elements that it is composed of, and interfaces between those elements. Manage the changes closely to enable stability in the overall platform.
  • Architectural Assessment: Assess what updates to the System, HW and SW platform might be needed to accommodate new features and user experiences. Work with the System, HW and SW platform teams to get the changes incorporated into, and then utilized across all programs.
  • System Integration: Drive integration efforts across vehicle systems, and drive the resolution of architectural issues on the programs, particularly the ones that are cross-functional.
  • Performance Analysis and Optimization: Work with various functional teams on to support the assessment and optimization of architectural KPIs such as latency, power utilization (including Key-Off Load), network bandwidth, CPU Utilization, etc.
  • Strategic Leadership: Define how the overall vehicle electrical and software architecture will need to evolve going forward (near term and long term)
  • Mentorship: Mentor engineers on topics related to vehicle electrical and software architecture

You'll have...

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related disciplines
  • 10+ years of experience with systems/HW/software architecture and design for embedded systems

Even better, you may have...

  • Master's degree in systems engineering, electrical engineering, software engineering, computer engineering, or related disciplines
  • Strong understanding of vehicle electrical and software systems
  • Experience with computer programming, embedded operating systems and computing hardware
  • 5+ years of experience with model-based systems engineering or design (MagicDraw, Simulink or similar tools)
  • 5+ years of experience programming with one of C/Python/C++ Good understanding of AUTOSAR, both classic and adaptive and other operating systems
  • Good understanding of service-oriented architecture principles
  • Strong leadership skills and excellent team player
  • Ability to act as an open-minded change agent
  • Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills

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

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:


• 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.

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:

This position is a leadership level 5.

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call

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