In-Vehicle Network Analysis Tools Engineer

Ford Motor Company

In-Vehicle Network Analysis Engineer contributing to network performance modeling for Ford's electric vehicles. Designing tools and establishing KPIs for scalable vehicle architecture.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeAllen Park • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $85,400 - $192,900 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and implement scalable and composable software solutions for in-vehicle network bandwidth analysis, message latency tracking, and functional coupling measurement.
Research, define, and implement a relevant set of KPIs for network modeling, performance analysis, and change management to proactively identify risks and opportunities.
Develop and maintain sophisticated network simulation models to conduct 'what-if' analysis, proactively predicting the impact of new features and architectural changes on bandwidth, latency, and overall performance.
Translating complex network analysis results into clear, concise reports and dashboards for architects, feature owners, and executive leadership to guide strategic decisions.
Integrate network analysis tools and KPIs into the CI/CD pipeline to provide continuous feedback on the health and performance of the vehicle network throughout the development lifecycle.
Work closely with Network Architects and Platform experts to validate architectural choices, assess the impact of new features, and provide data to support optimization efforts.
Set the standard for software quality, test-driven development, and agile methodologies within your team to ensure the delivery of robust and maintainable analysis tools.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
Software Developer first. 2+ years of work experience in software engineering, with a focus on data analysis, tool development, or back-end systems
2+ years of experience applying knowledge of network architecture, protocols, and communication standards (Ethernet, CAN, LIN)
2+ years of experience in test-Driven Development (TDD) with Gherkin for writing clear, concise, and executable specifications
2+ years experience in developing analytical tools and defining metrics (KPIs) to measure system performance.
2+ years of experience programming in languages such as Python, C++, or Java.

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

software developmentdata analysistool developmentback-end systemsnetwork architecturenetwork protocolscommunication standardstest-driven developmentprogramming in Pythonprogramming in C++

Soft Skills

communicationreportingcollaborationstrategic decision-makingproblem-solvingagile methodologiesquality assurancedata interpretation