In Vehicle Network Architect

Ford Motor Company

In Vehicle Network Architect at Ford tackling smart vehicle communications and embedded systems. Collaborate on Ethernet strategies and maintain in-vehicle network architecture.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeAllen Park • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $92,934 - $192,900 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed SystemsIoT

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create, maintain and release in vehicle communication Network description in standard format such as Autosar.
Lead Ethernet Communication strategies for In Vehicle Network.
Automate the Network artifact creation workflows using various programming languages.
Document the architectural requirements in standard format such as Gherkin.
Collaborate cross functionally with different teams to gather and implement Ethernet specific interface requirements.
Create validation plan for the Ethernet related architectural implementations.
Write Ethernet communication requirements in testable (Gherkin) style format.
Be up to date with the following communication standards: IEEE, Autosar, and SAE.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electronic Engineering or a related field and 2 years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation.
2 years of experience with each of the following skills is required: 1. Software engineering, with a focus on embedded systems. 2. Embedded distributed systems (Automotive, Defense, Industry, IoT, and IT.). 3. Network architecture, protocols, and communication standards. 4. Network Analysis and Simulation tools. 5. AUTOSAR Classic and Adaptive architectures.
1 year of experience with each of the following skills is required: 1. Developing tools and scripts for AUTOSAR Classic, AUTOSAR Adaptive, DBC and ARXML formats. 2. Test-Driven Development (TDD) with Gherkin for writing clear, concise, and executable specifications.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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 engineeringembedded systemsnetwork architecturecommunication standardsnetwork analysissimulation toolsAUTOSAR ClassicAUTOSAR AdaptiveTest-Driven DevelopmentGherkin

Soft Skills

collaborationleadershipdocumentationcommunication