Senior Infotainment Component Engineer – Compute and Connectivity

Ford Motor Company

. Lead component integration across hardware, software, calibration, diagnostics, cybersecurity, validation, and production teams .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeLong Beach • California • United StatesSenior💰 $138,800 - $232,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in automotive ECU and embedded systems engineering, with a strong focus on integration, validation, and launch readiness. Proficient in managing complex electronic control systems and leading cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with functional safety standards and quality expectations.

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Automotive ECU EngineeringIntegration ManagementFunctional Safety Standards (ISO 26262)Cross-Functional LeadershipTelematics Platform Integration

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Hard Skills

ECU IntegrationVehicle ConfigurationCalibrationService DiagnosticsBootloader InterfacesFMEAHARAAutomotive Network/Protocol AnalysisSoftware DebuggingRelease Management

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingTeam LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationRoot-Cause Analysis

Tools & Technologies

HPCC-TCU InterfacesVLAN RoutingOTA OrchestrationDiagnostic LoggersOscilloscopesPLM Systems (3DX, ENOVIA)

Industry Keywords

Automotive CybersecurityTelematics4G/5G CellularGNSS100Base-T1 EthernetMulti-SoC Hardware Architectures48V Low-Voltage Power SystemsSignal IntegrityVehicle CommunicationsDTCs and UDS Routines

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead component integration across hardware, software, calibration, diagnostics, cybersecurity, validation, and production teams
Integrate ECUs into the vehicle electrical system across bench, HIL, vehicle build, commissioning, and production readiness activities
Partner with contract manufacturers and suppliers to ensure hardware and software meet specifications, quality expectations, and delivery schedules
Validate system behavior, interface readiness, and integration maturity across bench, desktop, and lab-car environments
Lead structured root-cause investigations of software, hardware, network, diagnostic, and vehicle-level issues
Own verification planning covering functional behavior, electrical performance, communications, diagnostics, cybersecurity, environmental conditions, and vehicle integration
Control release readiness and engineering changes across hardware, software, calibration, drawings, requirements, interface definitions, configuration records, diagnostics, network behavior, and supplier content
Support launch readiness through calibration routines, configuration writes, VIN consumption, in-line factory software programming, netloader operations, dealer service diagnostics, supplier recovery actions, production readiness, service readiness, and post-launch technical support
Serve as DRI for Ford’s High-Performance Computing Cluster and Telematics Control Unit across the complete vehicle lifecycle
Lead a cross-functional technical community spanning systems engineering, software, electrical hardware, validation, manufacturing, service, cybersecurity, quality, program management, and suppliers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
7+ years of automotive ECU/embedded systems engineering experience
Demonstrated ownership of complex electronic control systems from development through vehicle launch
Proven ability to lead ECU or electronic control module delivery through DVP&R execution, BOM management, supplier coordination, vehicle integration, validation, and high-volume launch readiness
Experience with bootloader interfaces, vehicle configuration, calibration, end-of-line programming, and service diagnostics
Experience leading structured cross-functional issue resolution and managing integration dependencies for complex ECU programs throughout development and launch
Experience assessing and controlling engineering changes affecting component behavior, cost, timing, quality, or vehicle integration
Hands-on experience with automotive network/protocol analyzers, diagnostic loggers, oscilloscopes, and software debugging tools
Experience applying FMEA, HARA, and ISO 26262 functional safety standards
Visa sponsorship is available
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Experience integrating vehicle telematics platforms across 4G/5G cellular, GNSS, Wi-Fi, and 100Base-T1 Ethernet
Experience coordinating HPCC-TCU interfaces, including VLAN routing and OTA orchestration
Understanding of multi-SoC hardware architectures, 48V low-voltage power systems, power management, sleep/wake behavior, thermal constraints, signal integrity, and vehicle communications
Working knowledge of UDS routines and commands, DTCs, DIDs, CMA, Service $27 security access, and diagnostic software update workflows
Knowledge of automotive cybersecurity controls, authenticated communications, secure diagnostics, secure bootloader interfaces, and threat-driven interface requirements
Experience managing ECRs and release processes in PLM systems such as 3DX or ENOVIA
Experience managing and cascading component functional and interface requirements using requirements-management platforms

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
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 and the option to purchase additional vacation time
Visa sponsorship is available