ADAS Hardware Systems Integration Engineer

Ford Motor Company

ADAS Hardware Systems Integration Engineer at Ford developing next generation data acquisition systems. Collaborating with hardware and software teams to ensure quality and timely project delivery.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $115,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead / support vehicle instrumentation testing and troubleshooting
Lead / support revisions to vehicle instrumentation design
Troubleshoot vehicle instrumentation issues as they pertain to hardware and software
Complete vehicle module software and configuration updates
Identify root-cause & resolve vehicle issues to enable ADAS features / functions
Perform hands-on troubleshooting for Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) and configuration issues
Understand and verify vehicle specifications for feature / system validation
Understand ADAS test methods and required feature / system behaviors
Support ADAS feature / system validation testing and development, including both vehicle and virtual methods (e.g., VIL and HIL) when applicable
Deliver efficiency improvements in test operations activities via process development, team training, and tools creation
Develop MATLAB, CAN, Python, etc. tools for data collection and analysis
Support and coordinate root-cause analysis with internal functions and external suppliers to ensure that features / systems achieve expected performance
Support additional tasks related to business operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or related degree
3+ years of experience in developing features or systems in the ADAS domain using radars, cameras, or ultrasonic sensors with other related vehicle systems (body, electrical, chassis, powertrain)
Troubleshooting experience with electromechanical systems
Experience with instrumentation equipment at the design and development stage as well as application
Experience using typical automotive interfaces: CAN, CANFD, Autosar, Auto-Ethernet, etc.
Experience using Vector CANape, CANalyzer and dSPACE Controls Desk or similar tools
Experience with Matlab/Simulink
Experience with virtual validation methods (VIL/HIL/MIL)
Good communications and project management skills
Strong oral & written skills
Ability to work both independently and take initiative when necessary
Strong teamwork & interpersonal skills.

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

ADAS Domain ExpertiseVehicle Module Software UpdatesDiagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) TroubleshootingInstrumentation Equipment DesignVirtual Validation Methods (VIL/HIL/MIL)Data Collection and AnalysisRoot-Cause AnalysisConfiguration ManagementProcess DevelopmentFeature/System Validation

Soft Skills

Project Management SkillsStrong Oral CommunicationStrong Written CommunicationTeamworkInterpersonal Skills