Automated Driving Engineer – Sensor Hardware Engineer

Ford Motor Company - Dearborn, Michigan

Position Summary:

At Ford Motor Company, we are dedicated to designing, manufacturing and selling high quality vehicles that meet the diverse needs of our customers. We believe our employees and the different perspectives that they bring to the business are the driving force behind our success. Come discover a company that is focused on the quality of our vehicles, the environment, the community and the world in which we live.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting research and developmental efforts in sensor hardware and sensing systems for level 4 autonomous vehicles.
 
Responsibilities:

• Design and implement sensors and sensor processing techniques for autonomous vehicles
• Aid in development of algorithms for signal processing, sensor control, feature detection and matching, motion estimation, localization, etc.
• Perform quantitative evaluation of sensor and algorithm performance
• Perform calibration of sensor systems and development of calibration tools
• Evaluate sensor systems and ensure system integration
• Perform simulation studies to optimize sensor configurations
• Implement and optimize sensor processing algorithms
• Code optimization to migrate prototype algorithms to automotive/embedded systems and/or parallelization via GPU architectures
• Perform simulation and in-vehicle experimental validation and testing
• Possess strong oral and written language skills
• Present results for internal management and at external venues such as conferences
• Publish technical reports, papers and/or pursue Intellectual Property rights

  
 
Basic Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Physics or related fields
• 3+ years experience working with hardware sensing systems such as cameras, LIDAR, RADAR, GPS, IMUs, etc., including a strong understanding of the fundamental science behind each sensor mode

 
Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related fields
• Demonstrated success performing independent, self-directed research within a relevant field
• Strong interdisciplinary background in science and engineering with solid programming skills
• Demonstrated experience working in a team-based project from inception to finish across multiple disciplines, e.g., hardware design and implementation, data acquisition and analysis, mathematical modeling, algorithm development, application implementation
• Proficiency in multiple operating systems, including Windows and Linux
• Proficiency in multiple compiled programming languages such as C/C++, Java
• Proficiency with software development tools such as gcc, gdb, valgrind, subversion
• Experience with algorithms and concepts such as image processing, feature detection and matching, structure from motion, simultaneous localization and mapping, coordinate frames, 3D rendering

 
The distance between imagination and … creation. It can be measured in years of innovation, or in moments of brilliance. When you join the Ford team discover all the benefits, rewards and development opportunities you’d expect from a diverse global leader. You’ll become part of a team that is already leading the way, with ingenious solutions and attainable products – and it is always ready to go further.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.  Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.  Visa sponsorship may be available for this position. 

Ford Motor Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.

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Posted: 30+ days ago

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