ADAS FuSA Software Developer

Ford Motor Company

. Conduct software development to generate, test, and calibrate Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) features .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $140,777 - $192,900 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) software development, applying ISO 26262 functional safety processes, and utilizing MATLAB Simulink for embedded software components. Proficient in automotive embedded engineering, software testing, and safety analysis to ensure compliance with industry standards.

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Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)ISO 26262 Functional SafetyMATLAB SimulinkAutomotive Embedded EngineeringSoftware Safety Analysis

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Hard Skills

Embedded CModel-Based Systems EngineeringRequirements EngineeringSoftware Unit VerificationSoftware Functional TestingAutomotive Protocols (CAN, SPI, LIN)Compilers and DebuggersSoftware Development ProcessesSafety Software RequirementsTechnical Safety Requirements Review

Tools & Technologies

CANapeCANoeMIL/SIL EnvironmentsHIL TestingVehicle Environments

Industry Keywords

Automotive EngineeringFunctional Safety StandardsASIL/QM RequirementsSafety Analysis Work ProductsSoftware Architecture Design

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct software development to generate, test, and calibrate Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) features
Apply ISO 26262 Chapter 6 functional safety software development processes and OEM-specific strategies
Develop functional safety software components using FuSa component model-based development, MATLAB Simulink, and embedded C
Review feature technical safety requirements, including ASIL/QM partner requirements, and develop software safety requirements
Support software development engineers in deriving architecture from safety software requirements
Produce detailed design work products for in-house functional safety components
Perform and support software unit verification in MIL/SIL environments
Perform software functional testing based on software architecture design and requirements
Support embedded software testing in HIL and vehicle environments
Deliver software safety analysis work products
Travel domestically and internationally up to 5%

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electronics Engineering or a related field
6 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or a related occupation
4 years of experience applying Automotive Embedded Engineering with microcontrollers and software development tools
4 years of experience applying automotive software development processes to deliver software artifacts
4 years of experience using compilers, linker design, debuggers, and build processes for software development
4 years of experience applying model-based systems engineering and related tools, including the MATLAB tool chain, to develop safety or non-safety software components
4 years of experience using requirements engineering to author quality software requirements
4 years of experience utilizing automotive protocol simulation, replay, bus monitoring, and calibration tools, including CANape and CANoe
4 years of experience applying CAN, SPI, LIN, and diagnostic communication protocols
1 year of experience performing software safety analysis for functional safety software components
1 year of experience reviewing technical safety requirements and safety concepts for compliance with functional safety standards
1 year of experience reviewing software architecture for safety-related software components
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Ability to live within a reasonable commuting distance of the Dearborn worksite
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 5%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, and subsidized back-up child care
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
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