Battery Management System Architect
Core
Define technical architecture, requirements, and verification strategy for high-voltage Battery Management Systems (BMS) across Ford's advanced battery programs.
Role type
Senior IC Systems Architect (Battery Management)
Builds
High-voltage BMS components and control levels for electric vehicles
Domain
Automotive / Electric Vehicle Battery Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
System architecture and functional partitioning, Requirement decomposition and traceability, Verification strategy and acceptance criteria, Functional safety concept development (ISO 26262), Cybersecurity requirements (ISO/SAE 21434), High-voltage battery system fundamentals, Interface control documentation, Model-based systems engineering (SysML)
Preferred skills
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Hazard analysis and risk assessment, Safety case development, C/C++ code review, Network and bus analysis tools (CAN/Ethernet)
Technologies
SysML, Simulink, JAMA, Codebeamer, JIRA
Responsibilities
Own BMS architecture, functional allocation, and design rationale; Define operating states, fault handling, and internal communication architecture; Lead architecture reviews and adjudicate technical deviations; Provide technical direction to hardware, software, and validation engineers; Present architecture status and technical risks to senior management.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC