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Job Description 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's Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company's vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You'll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams. The RF system engineering role is to generate wireless hardware recommendations for electric vehicles. The engineer will generate new and review existing requirements for wireless automotive systems ranging from 600 MHz to 6.5 GHz both at the component level and the vehicle system level. These systems will include cellular, satellite. WAN and PAN connectivity networks including WLAN, Bluetooth, Ultra-Wideband and NFC. The system responsibilities will cover recommendations for antennas, complete modules, and vehicle level hardware packaging. The engineer will collaborate with the Florida Sunrise Hardware design team for technical reviews and guidance as needed. Responsibilities What you'll do...

• Generate system and module level requirements.
• Develop detailed documentation for technical recommendations.
• Present technical summary of findings and recommendations.
• Review 3rd party supplier specifications and determine the impact to the system level performance.
• Formulate test plans to ensure system level performance.
• Perform lab and in-vehicle level RF performance testing validating the system design.
• Root cause and resolve system level issues.
• Working knowledge of simulations tools: Electromagnetic simulators (HFSS, CST Microwave Studio), ADS, MATLAB.
• Generate recommendation for packaging the RF Hardware in the vehicle.
• Identify and address any EMI / EMC concerns.
• Interface closely with other teams such as Software, Mechanical, Manufacturing teams and with external component suppliers

Qualifications You'll have...

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, with classes in communication systems
• 5+ years' experience in the wireless communications field

Even better, you may have...

• Familiar with generating and reviewing system level requirements.
• Familiar with Automotive wireless communication systems.
• Experience in RF module designs.
• Proficient in RF simulation tools.
• Experience with RF test equipment: Network Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, High Speed Digital Scope, power meters, etc.
• Familiar with the following standards: 3GPP, GNSS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11, UWB 802.15.
• Familiar with certification processes for wireless products (Government, Standards, Carriers)
• Ability to communicate effectively with management and engineering professionals.
• Willing to travel.
• Motivated and self-starter.

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 of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, 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.

This position is a leadership level 6. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: Visa sponsorship is available for this position. 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. 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. Onsite work of up to three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. #LI-Hybrid Ford Motor Company

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Immediate start, Visa sponsorship, Flexible hours, 3 days per week,

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