Staff Integration Engineer - Compute and Connectivity
Core
Staff Integration Engineer driving the end-to-end development, integration, and production readiness of Ford's High-Performance Compute Cluster (HPCC) and Telematics Control Unit (TCU) for electric vehicles.
Role type
Staff Integration Engineer (Automotive Electronics & Systems)
Builds
High-performance compute platforms, telematics units, and connected vehicle connectivity systems for Ford Model e electric vehicles.
Domain
Automotive industry, embedded systems, high-performance computing, and vehicle connectivity.
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Multi-SoC platform integration, automotive networking (Ethernet, CAN, VLAN, SPI), embedded systems engineering, supplier management, DVP&R development, FMEA/risk assessment, hardware debugging, requirements management, power architecture design, OTA orchestration.
Preferred skills
Low-voltage architecture (48V) design, PMIC design, automotive cybersecurity integration, ISO 26262/Functional Safety standards, PLM systems (3DX/ENOVIA), cellular/GNSS connectivity.
Technologies
x86/ARM processors, ADAS processors, automotive-grade MCUs, 4G/5G, GNSS, Wi-Fi, 100Base-T1 Ethernet, CAN, SPI, VLAN, UDS, OTA.
Responsibilities
Spearhead end-to-end engineering strategy for HPCC and TCU systems; serve as primary technical DRI for internal and external suppliers; own Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R) and lead FMEA/risk assessments; validate software and electrical HW integration on-vehicle; manage bootloader interfaces and cybersecurity-related integration requirements; partner with manufacturing to define calibration routines and in-station diagnostics.
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic leadership