ADAS Software Update Systems Engineer

Ford Motor Company

. Architect and own the software update strategy for the ADAS system .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $99,600 - $166,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in systems engineering principles and software update strategies for ADAS systems, with a strong focus on defining requirements, managing documentation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Proficient in evaluating specifications and translating high-level architecture into detailed, implementable requirements.

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Systems EngineeringSoftware Update/OTA ArchitectureUDS (ISO 14229)Requirements Management Tools (DOORS)Embedded Software

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Hard Skills

Systems EngineeringSoftware Update/OTA ArchitectureRequirements ManagementSpecification AuthoringValidation Criteria DefinitionAnomaly InvestigationECU DesignMulti-ECU CoordinationUpdate SequencingDependency Management

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationDocumentation Discipline

Tools & Technologies

DOORSCAN/CAN-FDEthernet-based Automotive NetworksISO 15765DoIP

Industry Keywords

ADASAutomotive ElectronicsEmbedded SoftwareCybersecurityFunctional Safety

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityFlash

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect and own the software update strategy for the ADAS system
Define system requirements from concept through production using systems engineering principles
Ensure alignment with the team's functional strategy and architecture
Ensure ADAS systems meet corporate software update specifications, architecture requirements, networking standards, and diagnostic standards such as UDS (ISO 14229)
Evaluate corporate specifications and architecture and identify further specification needs based on system architecture and ECU design
Author specifications and behavioral models, including state diagrams and sequence diagrams
Translate system-level use cases into implementable requirements for software and hardware teams
Communicate technical requirements to D&R engineers, suppliers, Cloud Operations, and Systems teams
Partner with software engineers to guide implementation and resolve design questions
Lead or support anomaly investigations, identify root causes, and feed findings into architecture and specifications
Define validation criteria for authored specifications
Manage software update issue triage across the product lifecycle
Collaborate with cybersecurity and functional safety counterparts to ensure rollback, integrity checks, and authentication meet ADAS safety and security requirements
Maintain documentation of architecture decisions, specifications, and validation outcomes for traceability and knowledge transfer

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related field
2+ years of experience in systems engineering, embedded software, or automotive electronics, with responsibility for software update / OTA systems
Demonstrated experience owning system requirements from concept through production using formal systems engineering methods
Experience with MBSE and requirements management tools such as DOORS or similar
Strong understanding of software update/OTA architectures, including update sequencing, dependency management, rollback strategies, and multi-ECU coordination
Ability to evaluate specifications, identify gaps, and translate high-level architecture into detailed, implementable requirements
Working knowledge of UDS (ISO 14229), CAN/CAN-FD, Ethernet-based automotive networks, ISO 15765, and DoIP
Familiarity with ECU architecture and embedded software constraints, including memory, bootloader design, and flash/partitioning strategies
Experience partnering with software/controls engineers during implementation
Experience working with external suppliers and reviewing supplier deliverables against specifications
Strong documentation discipline, including architecture decision records, specifications, and traceability artifacts
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not available

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Fertility treatments
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
Option to purchase additional vacation time