Ford Motor Company

Senior Staff Engineer, CCC Specialist

Ford Motor Company

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • California

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Act as the subject matter expert on all CCC specifications (e.g., Digital Key 3.0, 4.0, and future iterations), providing authoritative guidance and technical direction to engineering, product, and quality assurance teams.
  • Develop and implement comprehensive strategies for achieving CCC pre-certification and final product certification efficiently and effectively.
  • Work closely with software, hardware, and systems engineering teams to ensure designs and implementations adhere strictly to CCC specifications, fostering a deep understanding of compliance requirements across the organization.
  • Identify and implement best practices, tools, and methodologies to significantly accelerate the CCC certification process, acting as a true catalyst for our development cycles.
  • Lead efforts in diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues related to CCC compliance, interoperability, and performance during development and certification testing.
  • Leverage your experience working with automotive OEMs to navigate the unique challenges and requirements of the automotive industry in the context of CCC certification. Collaborate with external partners, test houses, and the CCC organization itself.
  • Drive the successful integration of key features such as "Phone as a Key," secure NFC lock/unlock functionalities, and seamless integration with leading mobile ecosystems like Google Wallet and Apple Wallet.
  • Create and maintain detailed technical documentation, guidelines, and training materials to disseminate CCC knowledge and best practices throughout the engineering organization.
  • Stay abreast of evolving CCC specifications, industry trends, and competitive landscapes, proactively advising on future architectural and design considerations.

Requirements

  • Masters or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
  • 10+ years of experience in product development, with at least 5 years specifically focused on automotive connectivity or related embedded systems.
  • Proven track record of successfully achieving CCC certification (Digital Key) for automotive products with an automotive OEM.
  • Deep, thorough understanding of the CCC specification, including Digital Key architecture, security protocols, and communication layers.
  • Expertise in NFC (Near Field Communication) technology, particularly in secure access and authentication applications (e.g., NFC lock unlock).
  • Solid understanding of mobile ecosystem integrations, especially with Google Wallet and Apple Wallet for "Phone as a Key" functionality.
  • Demonstrated ability to act as a technical leader and mentor, guiding cross-functional teams through complex technical challenges.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
  • Even better, you may have...
  • Experience with secure element (SE) and trusted execution environment (TEE) technologies.
  • Familiarity with automotive communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet, LIN, etc.).
  • Experience with certification tools, test harnesses, and methodologies used in the automotive or mobile industry.
  • Active participation in industry standards bodies or working groups.