In-Vehicle Network Systems Engineer

Ford Motor Company

Network Communication Engineer at Ford, ensuring vehicle network development and seamless communication across automotive systems. Involves triage, testing, and maintenance of the CAN Message List.

Posted 6/22/2026full-timeAllen Park • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $99,600 - $156,600 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain the Program CAN Message List to ensure accurate and up-to-date network communication definitions for forward model vehicle programs.
Ensure comprehensive MUX DV testing is successfully completed at both the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) and full Vehicle levels.
Provide dedicated, hands-on launch support for MUX-related issues, ensuring seamless integration and operation during critical vehicle program rollouts.
Perform advanced network-level triage, root cause analysis, and testing to diagnose and resolve complex communication anomalies.
Develop, manage, and maintain the artifact build and release pipeline to streamline the delivery of network configurations and software.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
2+ years of professional electrical experience.
Functional knowledge of automotive electrical systems and architectures.
Familiarity with in-vehicle network protocols, specifically CAN, LIN, and Ethernet.
Experience with Python programming for scripting, tool creation, or automation.
A strong execution mindset with a proven track record of driving complex tasks to completion.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional program teams.
Hands-on experience in test case creation and execution for automotive networks.
Practical experience with Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and artifact management.

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

PythonCANLINEthernetnetwork-level triageroot cause analysistest case creationContinuous IntegrationContinuous Deploymentartifact management

Soft Skills

execution mindsetcommunicationcollaboration

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering