Ford Motor Company

In-Vehicle Network Architect

Ford Motor Company

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: DearbornMissouriUnited 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