Network Engineer

Ford Motor Company

In-Vehicle Network Engineer focusing on Ethernet and CAN networks for Ford’s next-generation vehicle architecture. Collaborating across teams to develop in-vehicle network communication standards.

Posted 7/19/2026full-timeAllen Park • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $85,400 - $143,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in network architecture, protocols, and communication standards, particularly in automotive Ethernet and embedded systems. Proficient in developing tools and scripts for network analysis and simulation, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

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Network ArchitectureEmbedded SystemsTest-Driven Development (TDD)Automotive Ethernet SoftwareNetwork Analysis Tools

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Hard Skills

Network ProtocolsService-Oriented Architecture (SOA)CAN Signaling PrinciplesDistributed SystemsE2E ProtectionNetwork ManagementAutomotive Embedded OSGherkinDBC FormatARXML Format

Tools & Technologies

Network Analysis ToolsSimulation ToolsDebugging ToolsScripting Tools

Industry Keywords

AutomotiveIoTDefenseIndustryIT

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed SystemsIoT

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure that downstream development teams are tracking to deliver software from their network stacks based on our requirements.
Develop and deliver network requirements that seek to enhance the underlying operation of in-vehicle networks.
Help to debug anomalies that arise due to network software errors or non-compliance with Ford standards.
Design and maintain scripts and tools that help to make the delivery of network artifacts more efficient.
Work with Design & Release Engineers from various vehicle programs to facilitate the delivery of software from suppliers.
Collaborate with network stack suppliers to make sure ECU software complies with their requirements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
2+ years of work experience in software engineering, with a focus on embedded systems
2+ years of experience in distributed systems (Automotive, Defense, Industry, IoT, IT, etc.)
2+ years of experience applying knowledge of network architecture, protocols, and communication standards with an emphasis on Ethernet.
2+ years of experience in Network Analysis and Simulation tools.
Master’s degree in computer engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Knowledge and application of Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) and/or CAN signaling principles in automotive networking
Skilled in Test-Driven Development (TDD) with Gherkin for writing clear, concise, and executable specifications
3+ years of work experience with one or more automotive embedded Oses
1+ years of experience in E2E protection; Network Management
1+ years of experience in automotive Ethernet software components
1+ years of experience in developing tools and scripts for CAN and Ethernet; DBC and/or ARXML formats
1+ years of experience in using LLMs / AI

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.