Vehicle Controls Platform Architect

Ford Motor Company

. Architect and configure the foundation of vehicle control systems .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $147,077 - $192,900 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in architecting and configuring vehicle control systems, with a strong focus on embedded software development using C or C++. Proficient in integrating BSW, SIP, and LLDs, while ensuring platform stability, reliability, and compliance with Functional Safety standards.

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Embedded Software DevelopmentC/C++ ProgrammingBSW IntegrationFunctional Safety OptimizationPowertrain Module Architecture

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Hard Skills

Embedded Software DevelopmentC ProgrammingC++ ProgrammingBSW ConfigurationAUTOSAR ComponentsLow-Level Device ProgrammingMemory ManagementBootloader DesignCybersecurity OptimizationMulti-Core Optimization

Tools & Technologies

AUTOSARHardware Security ModuleDiagnostics ToolsDebugging Tools

Industry Keywords

Automotive DomainVehicle Control SystemsPowertrain ModulesFunctional SafetyRoot Cause Analysis

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect and configure the foundation of vehicle control systems
Configure BSW and AUTOSAR components, including diagnostics, watchdog, and non-volatile memory (NVM)
Ensure software platform stability, reliability, and performance
Troubleshoot low-level processor resets and software issues
Analyze embedded systems and debugging issues to identify root causes and implement solutions
Optimize platform architecture by distributing runnables across processor cores
Integrate third-party software components (SIPs) and supplier-built software
Analyze and troubleshoot vehicle and powertrain functional issues
Determine root causes, validate corrective actions, and develop preventative measures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electronic Engineering, Electronic and Communications Engineering, Computer Science or a related field
7 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or a related occupation
7 years of experience developing embedded software utilizing C or C++ in the automotive domain
5 years of experience utilizing embedded software platforms and low-level device programming within the automotive domain to develop and integrate system-level functionalities
3 years of experience integrating BSW, SIP, and LLDs from suppliers into powertrain modules
2 years of experience designing and architecting low-level platform stacks for powertrain modules, including memory management, bootloaders, cybersecurity considerations, multi-core/chrono optimization, and triaging platform-level resets
2 years of experience optimizing low-level stacks for Functional Safety, including MPU protection and chrono optimization of a multicore processor with lockstep/functionally safe cores
1 year of experience designing or configuring a bootloader for automotive applications in the powertrain domain across different modules
1 year of experience optimizing low-level stacks for cybersecurity concerns, including work with a Hardware Security Module
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