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# Sr. Systems Integration Engineer - IVI, OTA & Diagnostics Software

- **Company:** Ford Motor Company
- **Location:** Louisville, KY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $115,000 - $192,900
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Network Architecture, Release Management, Systems Integration, Scripting, Computer Networking Systems, Test Scripts, Backend, Information Technology, Industrial Software, Software Version Control
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=42094eab70eb4f09

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical field
 * 5+ years of experience in automotive embedded/vehicle software or high-volume manufacturing integration, with direct exposure to IVI, telematics, or connected vehicle systems
 * Strong understanding of OTA update architecture (campaign orchestration, ECU flashing sequences, rollback/failure handling)
 * Experience with vehicle diagnostic protocols
 * Hands-on manufacturing/plant floor experience - flashing stations, end-of-line test systems, MES/PLC interfaces
 * Strong troubleshooting skills across hardware-software-network boundaries in a production environment
 * Ability to collaborate with line workers, technicians, and cross-functional engineers; strong communication skills translating plant-floor issues into engineering requirements and vice versa
 * Willingness to work on-site at Louisville Assembly Plant and support launches, critical issue resolution, and occasional off-shift activities as needed

Even better, you may have...

 * Experience with Android Automotive, QNX, or Linux-based IVI platforms
 * Prior experience supporting new vehicle launches or plant integration for connected vehicle feature
 * Scripting/automation experience (Python, Shell) for diagnostic/OTA validation tooling
 * Working knowledge of software release management, version control, and CI/CD concepts

## Description

You will support launch readiness and ongoing production of current vehicle builds at the Ford Louisville Assembly Plant (LAP), with a focus on integrating In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) software into the manufacturing environment. IVI is mission-critical to manufacturing, as it hosts services including Over-the-Air (OTA) updates, connectivity, and diagnostics. You will own IVI's OTA, connectivity, and diagnostic performance across flashing, commissioning, end-of-line, and audit stations to ensure build targets are met. You will also lead the implementation of tools, technologies, and error-proofing methods to resolve IVI-related process and manufacturing issues.

What you'll do...

 * Serve as the technical owner for software integration across IVI, OTA, connectivity, diagnostics and manufacturing software in the plant
 * Own the OTA in manufacturing workflow, ensuring OTA services are correctly configured at each stage; coordinate with vehicle software and cloud teams on OTA readiness for manufacturing
 * Manage and troubleshoot IVI connectivity to plant network infrastructure, cloud diagnostic services, and backend network systems
 * Support and continuously improve the diagnostic service responsible for querying other ECUs, ensuring accurate, low-latency multi-ECU diagnostic reporting on the line
 * Lead root-cause investigations for IVI-related issues including connectivity, OTA, and diagnostic failures; drive corrective/preventive actions with cross-functional teams
 * Lead implementation of new tools, technologies, and error-proofing methods to resolve manufacturing issues
 * Partner with vehicle software, cybersecurity, IT, and diagnostics teams to define manufacturing requirements for new IVI software releases before they reach the plant
 * Develop and maintain manufacturing test scripts and validation procedures for IVI/connectivity/OTA/diagnostic functions
 * Act as the plant's technical escalation point and subject matter expert for IVI software; mentor junior engineers and technicians on IVI, OTA, connectivity and diagnostic troubleshooting methodology
 * Support launch readiness activities, cutover plans, and issue containment for new model introductions and major software/hardware updates