ADAS Verification & Validation Engineer

Ford Motor Company

. Develop, refine, and execute design validation methods for ADAS HMD feature performance at component, system, and vehicle levels .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $66,660 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing design validation methods for ADAS HMD features, utilizing advanced testing methodologies and data analysis techniques. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure system and vehicle-level performance requirements are met.

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ADAS HMD Feature Performance ValidationMATLAB/Simulink DevelopmentSystems Engineering PrinciplesVerification Techniques and Data AnalysisProject Management Experience

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Hard Skills

ADAS Feature DevelopmentRobotic Verification and TestingDifferential GPS EquipmentComputer Vision Detection and TrackingFailure Mode Analysis TechniquesModel-Based Design MethodsData Collection and AnalysisElectromechanical Systems TroubleshootingVehicle Data AcquisitionHiL/MIL/SIL Virtual Validation Methods

Soft Skills

Strong LeadershipEffective CommunicationTeamworkInterpersonal SkillsInitiative

Tools & Technologies

CANCANFDAutosarAuto-EthernetVector CANapeCANalyzerDSPACE Controls Desk

Industry Keywords

ADASVehicle SystemsControl SystemsElectromechanical SystemsField Data AnalysisBenchmarkingUser Experience Verification

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, refine, and execute design validation methods for ADAS HMD feature performance at component, system, and vehicle levels
Complete sign-off of ADAS HMD feature performance
Lead or support development of verification plans and methods
Support ADAS HMD feature upgrades and enhancements through model changes, regression testing, test vectors, data review, issue identification, and supplier interaction
Develop data analysis techniques for track and real-world validation performance data
Coordinate with feature development engineers on design verification plans
Collaborate with global functional partners to meet system and vehicle-level performance requirements
Cascade system-level requirements to functional partners
Lead or support development and sign-off of ADAS features on vehicle programs
Support feature calibration studies
Develop MATLAB and CAN tools for data collection and analysis
Identify opportunities to use HiL and CAE methods for calibration and performance verification
Plan and execute real-world ADAS evaluations through vehicle, HIL, and virtual testing
Identify system problems and issues
Support and coordinate root-cause analysis with internal functions and external suppliers
Benchmark competitors and monitor public-domain requirements
Collaborate with research engineers, user experience teams, designers, hardware and software developers to verify customer-facing ADAS attributes and capabilities
Develop new verification methods using vehicle, hardware-in-the-loop, model-in-the-loop, and other advanced testing methodologies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Controls, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
Experience developing/testing features using radars, cameras, lidars, ultrasonic sensors, or other related vehicle systems
Familiarity with actuators and control systems
Experience applying Systems Engineering principles
Experience with robotic verification and testing methods
Troubleshooting experience with electromechanical systems
Experience with differential GPS equipment
Experience using automotive interfaces: CAN, CANFD, Autosar, Auto-Ethernet, etc.
Experience using Vector CANape, CANalyzer and dSPACE Controls Desk or similar tools
Exposure to vehicle attributes development
Experience in project management and/or an integration role
Experience with failure mode analysis techniques
Experience leading validation and verification of ADAS sensing systems
Experience with computer vision and radar tracking
Experience with computer vision detection and tracking of signs, lights, lanes and other artifacts
Experience reviewing, categorizing, and analyzing field data to determine error states/failure modes
Experience with Matlab/Simulink
Experience with model-based design methods in Simulink
Experience in verification techniques and vehicle data acquisition/analysis
Experience with virtual validation methods (HIL/MIL/SIL)
Strong leadership, communication, oral and written, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and take initiative
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States

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
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
Option to purchase additional vacation time
Visa sponsorship is available