ADAS Feature Engineer

Job Description

The Driver Assistance area is growing within Ford. We are responsible for features today that use the sensors which will bring autonomy tomorrow. We are a dynamic group of engineers striving to find new ways to further technology in the context of making drivers' lives easier and safer. We are responsible for both existing and future technologies in the driver assistance area, using cameras, radar, and ultrasonic sensors, as well as powerful ECUs with advanced processing capability and machine vision, to deliver new features for our customers. We are delivering systems that assist our customers in their commutes every day, while acting as a stepping stone towards full autonomy.

In this position...

• Feature design, development and model development of new camera based driver assistance features
• Design software for visualization and analytics
• Develop algorithms for camera system calibration including image distortion correction
• Development of Feature specifications, FMEAs, robustness disciplines and Design Verification Plans for advanced camera features
• Own feature interfaces and develop interface requirements through all affected parties (Vehicle engineering, core and D&R engineering) of affected subsystems/components. Own feature description and communicate to vehicle teams /feature planning and marketing.
• Develop the software for the camera feature and its interfaces.
• Implement interface requirements from other interfacing systems.
• Develop the SW validation test cases.
• Understand the performance requirements for the cameras (both as a visual image and as a sensor), and establish procedures to verify performance both quantitatively and subjectively
• Understand system interactions in terms of vehicle dynamics to identify possible improvements and trade-offs. Identify changes needed to improve performance and meet objectives
• Establish Feature objectives and ensure system operation to meet the objectives through structured component, sub-system, and system level test methodologies

You'll have...

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Aerospace, Computer Engineering, Mechanical with Electronic background) or Computer Science
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in coding with C++
• Minimum one year writing scripts in Python
• Experience with OpenGL, OpenCV, Vulkan
• Knowledge of camera based driver assistance systems
• Experience with control algorithms
• Experience using Matlab, Simulink, dSpace, and/or Vector CAN tools

Ideally you'll have...

• 1+ year in Simulink
• Experience developing in GPUs
• 1+ year of writing vehicle, system, feature or component specifications
• 1+ year of writing Design Verification Methods for driver assistance features
• Familiarity with driver assistance algorithms like Object Detection and path planning,
• Experience developing and conducting laboratory and vehicle tests
• Experience with data collection and analysis of camera systems
• Experience with design and development of image processing or similar digital signal processing applications
• Familiarity with functional safety and ISO 26262
• Familiarity with FMVSS 111

What you'll receive in return:

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 change maker, a technical expert, a culture builder...or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage

Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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:

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Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

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