Student Worker Program - Junior Design Concept Engineer, Embedded Firmware

Ford - Sacramento, CA

Full-time - Intern

Sacramento, CA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

Join Ford's Electric Vehicle Digital Design (EVDD) team as a Student Worker for a 6-month program, where you will contribute to the development of innovative electric vehicles and key technologies. This role offers hands-on experience in a collaborative environment, working alongside top engineering, design, and software talent to shape the future of mobility.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement embedded firmware for new product concepts, ensuring optimal functionality and performance.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers and product designers to evaluate prototype hardware and firmware interactions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve firmware issues in both prototype and production stages.
• Participate in code reviews and provide guidance to junior firmware engineers.
• Assist in the transition from prototype to production, ensuring a smooth hand-off to manufacturing.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++.
• Experience with microcontroller architectures, peripheral interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, etc.), and hardware communication protocols (LIN, CAN, Ethernet, USB).
• Familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and non-blocking programming.
• Basic understanding of electronics and the ability to read schematics and component datasheets.
• Experience with firmware version control (Git) and bug tracking systems (Jira, Confluence).
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and debug complex systems.
• Experience working with open-ended problems and problem solving.

Benefits

• High level of involvement with an exceptional team of industry innovators and visionaries.
• Opportunity to contribute meaningfully to breakthrough work in the automotive industry.
• Development of skills that provide a significant edge in future career pursuits.