Director, Systems Architecture, Adas

3 months ago


Ottawa, Canada Ford Motor Company Full time

**About Ford**

Come help build a better world, where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams. Ford was built on the belief that freedom of movement drives human progress. It’s a belief that has fueled our passion to create great cars and trucks. And today, it drives our commitment to become the world’s most trusted mobility company, designing vehicles for a smart world that helps people move more safely, confidently, and freely. Ford is experiencing significant business transformation in an ever-changing propulsion and digital world, and we are looking for exceptional talent to join us on this journey.

**About EVDD**

Ford is redefining how it will build a better world for the future by creating a culture and opportunities where employees will capitalize on Ford’s excellence in designing and building the most iconic products while also helping develop the future of world-class connected EVs. Ford is transforming our global automotive business to scale EVs, strengthen operations, and unlock value. We will deliver the speed of a startup, with the deep expertise of high-volume production.

As part of the future, we have the EVDD function. Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design leadership - driving the future of the digital technologies.

**The minimum requirements we seek**
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in embedded systems architecture, with a focus on automotive or related industry.
- Proven track record of leadership in architecture design, with experience managing large-scale engineering teams and complex projects.
- Expert in connected software-defined systems with safety critical use-cases.
- Deep technical expertise in system design principles, including hardware/software integration, automotive communication protocols, and real-time operating systems.
- Strong understanding of automotive industry trends, including electrification, connectivity, and autonomous driving.Experience working in an agile development environment, with a strong emphasis on iterative development and continuous improvement.

**Our preferred requirements**
- Masters degree preferred.
- Experience in implementing embedded systems including for safety critical embedded systems.
- Experience of embedded Linux, RTOS and related DevOps systems.
- Demonstrated time in role leading a large multi-disciplined organization focused on delivering development efficiency.
- Excellent communication skills both up and down the organization to achieve the desired results.
- Organizational skill: Strong collaboration skills, clear and concise direction coupled with an ability to move within the organization to complete work and balance tradeoffs.Strategic thinking: Demonstrated examples of driving strategy from concept through to production.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Ford of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a culturally diverse workforce. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and / or assessment processes, where needed, are available upon request. Please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

**The Opportunity**
- **Strategic Leadership**:Develop and execute the strategic vision for ADAS and sensor integration, ensuring alignment with company objectives and market trends.
- **System Architecture Design**:Lead the design and implementation of robust system architectures for ADAS, integrating various sensors (radar, LiDAR, cameras) and ensuring system reliability and performance.
- **Cross-Functional Collaboration**:Collaborate with engineering teams, including hardware, software, and validation, to ensure cohesive development and integration of ADAS systems.
- **Innovation & R&D**:Drive innovation in ADAS technologies, exploring new methodologies and tools to enhance system capabilities and performance.
- **Project Management**:Oversee project timelines, budgets, and resources, ensuring that all milestones are met, and deliverables are of the highest quality.
- **Compliance & Standards**: Ensure that all systems and processes comply with industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies.
- **Vendor & Partner Management**:Manage relationships with external vendors and technology partners, negotiating contracts and ensuring the delivery of high-quality components and services.
- **Team Leadership**:Build and mentor a high-performing team of systems architects and engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.



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