In-Vehicle Ethernet Network Architect

Ford Motor Company

In-Vehicle Ethernet Network Architect responsible for designing Ethernet-based networks for next-generation vehicles at Ford. Join the team pioneering the future of electric transportation.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $85,400 - $192,900 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityDistributed SystemsIoTSwitchingTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create and Implement In-Vehicle Communication Systems, Encompassing Network Architecture, Topology, and Communication Protocols Across All the OSI Layers
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.
Design, develop, and maintain the automated pipeline for the creation, testing, and release of all network communication artifacts in Industry Standard Formats
Lead evaluation and adoption of Ethernet technologies including Time Sensitive Networking (TSN), VLAN, TCP/IP, and time synchronization protocols
Drive Performance and Optimization by leveraging network analysis expertise to identify and implement optimizations in data packing and communication protocols, enhancing bus performance and efficiency.
Architect and Implement the Network-Specific Cybersecurity and Functional Safety Goals
Collaborating with Cross-Functional Architectural Teams to Define and Standardize Communication (Ethernet/CAN/LIN) Attributes to the Overall Vehicle Architecture

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or a combination of education and equivalent experience
Software Developer first. 2+ years of work experience in software engineering, with a focus on embedded systems
2+ years of experience in Ethernet distributed systems (Automotive, Defense, Industry, IoT, IT, etc.)
2+ years of experience applying knowledge of network architecture, protocols, and communication standards
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
**Even better, you may have:**
Master’s degree in computer engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
3+ years of work experience with AUTOSAR Classic and Adaptive architectures
1+ years of experience in Ethernet Time-Sensitive Networks and IEEE 802.1AE (also known as MACsec)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

network architecturecommunication protocolsEthernet technologiesTime Sensitive Networking (TSN)VLANTCP/IPnetwork analysispacket captureAUTOSAR ClassicAUTOSAR Adaptive

Soft Skills

collaborationleadershipoptimizationproblem-solvingcommunication