Join us at Ford, where we are dedicated to building the future of transportation. As part of the Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team, you will help transform the way the world moves towards a fully electric future. We are a customer-focused, innovative, and data-driven team committed to delivering unmatched customer experiences for electric vehicle buyers and owners. If you are passionate about technology and teamwork, we invite you to help pioneer our electric vehicle future! Here’s what we’re looking for: Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering. A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in embedded design using C/C++. Experience with bare metal and RTOS environments. Familiarity with project tracking tools like JIRA/Confluence. Solid understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals including circuit analysis and design. Preferred Skills: Highly collaborative mindset with strong communication skills. Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field. 5+ years of embedded software development experience, especially in networking. Proven experience with Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) or Audio Video Bridging (AVB). Deep knowledge of gPTP (IEEE 802.1AS) and AVTP (IEEE 1722). Strong understanding of Layer 2 Ethernet protocols, including multicast, VLANs, and QoS. Experience with embedded TCP/IP and network stacks (e.g., lwIP). Familiarity with single-pair Ethernet standards (10BASE-T1S) and concepts like PLCA. Proficiency with network debugging tools, particularly Wireshark. Experience with ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers and integrating network stacks into RTOS environments. Familiarity with Zephyr OS. Don't worry if you don't fit every requirement—if you believe you can add value, we encourage you to apply! At Ford, we offer a flexible work environment and many benefits, including immediate medical, dental, and vision coverage, family care days, paid parental leave, vehicle discounts, tuition assistance, employee resource groups, paid community service time, holidays, and vacation options. This position is a GSR-8. Visa sponsorship is available, and candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. with verification required. Ford is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Onsite work up to three days per week may be required for those near a Ford hub. Responsibilities include: Configuring, integrating, and validating gPTP (IEEE 802.1AS) for shared network time. Managing network stack configurations for VLANs and multicast messages. Optimizing T1S network reliability through PLCA configuration. Developing APIs for network time synchronization and audio data retrieval. Analyzing network performance with tools like Wireshark. Collaborating with audio engineers for system integration.