
In-Vehicle Network Architect
Ford Motor Company
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Dearborn • Missouri • United States
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Salary
💰 $79,800 - $178,320 per year
About the role
- Architect and define the in‑vehicle Ethernet network topology as part of the overall vehicle communication architecture.
- Define network communication strategies including protocol selection, traffic flows, bandwidth allocation, and quality of service (QoS) policies.
- Design and optimize network communication to meet latency, throughput, determinism, and reliability requirements across distributed vehicle systems.
- Lead evaluation and adoption of Ethernet technologies including Time‑Sensitive Networking (TSN), VLAN, TCP/IP, and time synchronization protocols.
- Define communication interfaces and data exchange patterns between ECUs and distributed vehicle systems.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to standardize communication attributes across Ethernet, CAN, and LIN networks within the vehicle architecture.
- Analyze network traffic and system performance to identify opportunities for optimization and efficiency improvements.
- Ensure network architecture aligns with cybersecurity and functional safety requirements.
- Support the development of tools, simulations, and validation processes used to verify network architecture and communication performance.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship on Ethernet networking technologies and best practices across the engineering organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
- 3+ years of experience working with Ethernet‑based distributed systems in automotive, telecom, industrial networking, aerospace, datacenter networking, or similar domains
- 2+ years experience designing or analyzing network architecture, topology, and communication protocols
- Strong understanding of Ethernet networking fundamentals, including Layer 2/Layer 3 communication, switching, VLANs, and TCP/IP
- 2+ years experience analyzing network behavior using packet capture or network analysis tools
- 2+ years experience developing software, firmware, or tooling for distributed networked systems
- **Even Better, You May Have**
- Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- Experience with Automotive Ethernet architectures and in‑vehicle communication networks
- Experience with Time‑Sensitive Networking (TSN) standards such as IEEE 802.1Qbv, 802.1AS, or related technologies
- Experience with MACsec (IEEE 802.1AE) or other network security technologies
- Familiarity with AUTOSAR Classic or Adaptive communication frameworks
- Experience performing network modeling, simulation, or traffic analysis
- Experience designing communication architectures for large distributed embedded systems
Benefits
- 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 and more
- Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, 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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
Ethernet networkingnetwork architecturecommunication protocolsTime-Sensitive Networking (TSN)VLANTCP/IPnetwork analysispacket capturesoftware developmentfirmware development
Soft Skills
technical leadershipmentorshipcollaborationcommunication