Network Engineer

Ford Motor Company

. Ensure downstream development teams track delivery of software from network stacks based on Ford requirements .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeAllen Park • Michigan • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $85,400 - $143,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in network architecture, protocols, and communication standards, particularly Ethernet, while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and enhance in-vehicle network operations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Network ArchitectureEmbedded SystemsNetwork Analysis ToolsSoftware EngineeringEthernet Communication Standards

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Hard Skills

Network ProtocolsSoftware DebuggingNetwork ConfigurationNetwork SimulationSoftware DeliveryRequirements AnalysisAnomaly DiagnosisScript DevelopmentTool MaintenanceDistributed Systems

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunication

Industry Keywords

AutomotiveIoTDefenseIndustryIT

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed SystemsIoT

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure downstream development teams track delivery of software from network stacks based on Ford requirements
Develop and deliver network requirements to enhance the operation of in-vehicle networks
Debug anomalies caused by network software errors or non-compliance with Ford standards
Design and maintain scripts and tools to improve delivery of network artifacts
Work with Design & Release Engineers across vehicle programs to facilitate software delivery from suppliers
Collaborate with network stack suppliers to ensure ECU software complies with requirements
Help define and release core communication building blocks for in-vehicle networks
Understand requirements and review software built against them
Diagnose network issues
Develop ways to simplify network configurations
Shape network evolution for future vehicle programs
Work closely with hardware/software architects, feature owners, and platform experts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
2+ years of work experience in software engineering, with a focus on embedded systems
2+ years of experience in distributed systems (Automotive, Defense, Industry, IoT, IT, etc.)
2+ years of experience applying knowledge of network architecture, protocols, and communication standards with an emphasis on Ethernet
2+ years of experience in Network Analysis and Simulation tools
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

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
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