ADAS Perception Algorithm Engineer

In this position…

We are seeking an individual who can contribute to our efforts in Software and Algorithm development. This position is focused on developing perception applications for ADAS features. You will be applying engineering principles and analytical techniques in support of delivering Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and deploying embedded software on target hardware.

What youll do…

Contribute to a team responsible for the embedded software and algorithms for sensing applications on the current/future ECU.

Develop and test perception algorithms and applications such as computer vision, object detection, and Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Assist the perception software developers in deploying applications on target hardware

Collaborate with feature owners, other algorithm and function owners, and software architects to design, develop, and deliver holistic sensing functions.

Support the development/maintenance of test environments and simulation tools to support AI/ML methods within and out of the immediate team

Help the team and feature owners understand and break down the performance of the perception systems and applications via analytical methods and help with designing sign-off key performance indicators.

Conduct and help validation team with root cause analysis activities

Work with the HIL/SIL teams to establish procedures to reduce dependence on vehicle level testing

Understand Feature requirements and FMEAs to develop and implement software and algorithm requirements.

Be part a team that delivers with Agile methodologies with established software development processes.

Develop/support high quality documentation for perception algorithms and their design, training, validation, and testing.

Youll have…

Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science or a related field

2 years of experience (working or academic) with Matlab, C and/or Python

1 year of experience (working or academic) in development/implementation of machine learning, artificial intelligence and/or computer vision techniques

1 year of experience (working or academic) developing embedded control software

Even better, you may have…

Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science or a related field

5 years of experience in vision processing techniques, and/or AI/ML.

5 years of experience in embedded software development for real time control systems.

5 years of experience with Agile software development processes

Understanding of ISP algorithms, human vision system and image quality metrics

Familiarity with open-source vision, sensor fusion and machine learning frameworks (OpenCV, ROS, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Caffe2, scikit-learn)

Familiarity with Git, GitHub, Jira, and Agile Methods

Simulating vision and/or Lidar sensors for algorithm training, validation and testing

Ability to interpret Simulink, C/C, and Python to aid in issue resolution

Experience with using hardware in the loop (HIL) systems and with test bench setup

Some experience with collection and analysis of data for driver assistance technologies

Excellent communication skills, both vertically and horizontally within the organization written and verbal

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what weve outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• 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.

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:

https://fordcareers.co/GSR-HTHD

This position is a salary grade 7.

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

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Requisition ID : 34545