Ford Senior Camera Systems Engineer 

United States, Michigan, Dearborn 

505040696

What you'll do…

• Feature design, development and model development of new camera based driver assistance features
• Drive requirements and functionality into our next-generation Software Defined Vehicle platform. Support platform development through requirements, detailed system design, proof of concept demos, or production-intent software (depending on your skillset.)
• Feature requirements development and requirements management.
• Define and Implement interface requirements from other interfacing systems.
• Develop the feature validation test cases, including developing KPI’s for high-reliability fieldable systems across Ford’s entire global cross-carline product portfolio.
• Conduct core, cross-carline vehicle level validation testing and support HIL and Breadboard testing.
• Understand the performance requirements for the cameras (both as a visual image and as a sensor) and establish new procedures to verify performance both quantitatively and subjectively.
• Understand system interactions in terms of vehicle dynamics to identify possible improvements and trade-offs. Identify changes needed to improve performance and meet objectives.
• Establish Feature objectives and ensure system operation to meet the objectives through structured component, sub-system, and system level test methodologies.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior camera system engineers and management.

You'll have…

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Aerospace, Computer Engineering, Mechanical with Electronic background) or Computer Science.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in feature development or requirements development or software development for camera systems. (5 yrs in total combination)
• Experience with feature vehicle level testing.
• Experience with Image Signal Processing
• Experience with image sensor technology
• Experience with the Agile process.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Minimum one year writing scripts / software in Python, Matlab, or C++.

Ideally you'll have…

• 2 year experience using Matlab, Simulink, dSpace, and/or Vector CAN tools
• 2 year of writing Design Verification Methods for camera features
• Experience developing and conducting laboratory and vehicle tests
• Experience with data collection and analysis of camera systems
• Experience with embedded software engineering for Camera systems on automotive or non-automotive target hardware.
• Familiarity with functional safety and ISO 26262
• Familiarity with FMVSS 111

• 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.

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Visa sponsorship is available for this position.