We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? Ford Next is focused on rapidly incubating & launching new vehicle-adjacent businesses to create long-term value for the company beyond the wheel. Ford Next team members are flexible, with a startup mindset - this is a group that thrives on moving quickly and growing through change. **What you’ll be able to do:** Support the creation a successful vehicle connectivity solution that includes network connectivity module configuration, wireless networking protocols, back office connectivity, partner and third-party network connectivity. Define and author the requirements for Vehicle connectivity to wireless networks, in concert with Infotainment System connectivity architecture, functional specifications and DFMEA. Responsible for developing vehicle connectivity solutions which includes multi-layer connectivity (bearer type, protocol, and messaging layers), application interface strategy within the system, Client Server architecture, Security framework, Apps framework, billing system, and subscription management. Define the technical requirement and software solutions based on best practices by working closely with feature owner, security experts and system architects in this domain. Research and apply new software solutions, partnerships and emerging technologies to system design. Connected Vehicle Systems Engineer positions offered by Ford Motor Company (Dearborn, MI). **You'll have...** + Requires a bachelor’s or foreign equivalent degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field + 3 years of experience in the position offered or 3 years of experience designing connectivity system architecture. + 3 years of experience analyzing, designing, developing, programming, and testing connectivity systems + 2 years of experience developing in-vehicle network technologies + 2 years of experience analyzing system failure points and evaluating solution proposals. + Employee reports to office in Dearborn, MI. Position may work from home, but must live within commuting distance of stated office. + Experience may be, but need not be, acquired concurrently. We are offering a salary of $112,472 to $125,615 per year. You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've 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 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://corporate.ford.com/content/dam/corporate/us/en-us/documents/careers/OL-2024-new-hire-benefits-summary-GSR.pdf Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. We are 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. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660. \#LI-DNI \#DNP **Requisition ID** : 29988