ADAS Virtual Validation Engineer

Ford Motor Company

. Research and develop tools to emulate and virtualize automotive Electronic Control Units used for ADAS sensor processing and feature execution .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $147,077 - $169,531 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in ADAS simulation development and execution, with a strong foundation in C++ software development and integration of various sensing technologies. Proficient in virtualization methodologies and software verification processes within MiL, SiL, and HiL environments.

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C++ Software DevelopmentADAS Simulation DevelopmentSensor FusionAUTOSAR Classic IntegrationData Acquisition of Vehicle Networks

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Hard Skills

C++ADAS DevelopmentImage ProcessingArtificial IntelligenceMachine LearningVirtualization MethodologiesSoftware VerificationSensor FusionData AcquisitionIntegration of Communication Protocols

Tools & Technologies

MiLSiLHiLSPIEthernet (TCP/IP)CAN Communication

Industry Keywords

ADASElectronic Control UnitsVirtualizationSimulation-Based TestingVehicle Test Data

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

TCP/IPC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Research and develop tools to emulate and virtualize automotive Electronic Control Units used for ADAS sensor processing and feature execution
Develop and execute virtualization tool validation methodologies leveraging vehicle test data
Integrate ADAS software virtualization methods into full vehicle open and closed-loop simulations
Assist ADAS software and feature developers in designing, verifying, and validating new ADAS features in a virtual setting
Support development and execution of software unit verification in MiL/SiL/HiL environments
Support software integration testing in SiL and HiL environments
Support transition of physical vehicle testing to simulation-based virtual methods

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field
6 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or a related occupation
4 years of experience in C++ software development
3 years of experience in ADAS simulation development and execution
3 years of experience developing ADAS and Autonomy enablers, including camera, radar, ultrasonic and LiDAR sensing, sensor fusion, image processing, artificial intelligence and machine learning
3 years of experience implementing data acquisition of vehicle networks and ECU internal data
3 years of experience integrating SPI, Ethernet (TCP/IP), and CAN communication in a virtual environment
2 years of experience developing ADAS and Autonomy software
2 years of experience integrating AUTOSAR Classic software components into virtual verification and validation environments
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
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 and the option to purchase additional vacation time