About Forterra
Forterra is a leading provider of autonomous systems for ground-based movement in the working world. Amongst some of the earliest innovators in the field of driverless technology, Forterra is focused on building systems that protect front-line soldiers and enable civilian workers in our industrial base. Forterra is the go-to provider of ground autonomy solutions for the U.S. Department of Defense, which harnesses the technology for asymmetric warfare in critical conditions.
About the role
The next generation of autonomous vehicles will be consuming exponentially
more data than vehicles on the road today. The increased demand for higher
data bandwidth and an increased focus on functional safety has led the
industry to define new automotive ethernet standards. Here at Forterra we
are looking for candidates who are interested in staying on the cutting edge
as we develop new products that drive the future generation of autonomous
vehicles. The Senior or Principal Embedded Networking Engineer will act as
Forterra’s primary technical expert for developing the latest generation of
high-speed embedded communication networks.
What you'll do:
- Evaluating new network architectures, including modeling and assessment of network behaviors.
- Conducting technical risk and opportunity analysis.
- Deriving hardware and software requirements from high-level concepts/specifications.
- Working closely with the electrical engineering team to develop new embedded networking hardware for automotive applications.
- Developing embedded software as required to support new networking architectures and capabilities.
- Programing & configuring of embedded PHYs & switches.
- Assessing, implementing, and performing compliance verification testing of automotive networking protocols and standards.
- Performing embedded networking tests at the component level, subsystem level, and system level.
- Analyzing and assessing verification and validation results.
- Conducting network analyses to include safety, reliability,
- maintainability, testability, and system security.
What we're looking for:
- Technical Aptitude and Intellectual Curiosity - We are first and foremost a technology company, working at the leading edge of capabilities like machine learning, autonomy, distributed networking, and multi-modal sensor fusion.
- Strong Troubleshooting Capabilities – Developing new products based on cutting edge technology always results in new and unique problems. The ideal candidate will be someone who use the tools available to them to help diagnose and resolve problems.
- Clear communicator – Working in a collaborative environment where multiple departments depend on each other for success requires a person who can effectively communicate across isles.
What we require:
- Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field of study.
- 7+ years of networking related embedded firmware experience.
- Experience integrating, testing, and troubleshooting PHYs and embedded switches.
- Experience with RTOS and/or Linux Operating Systems.
- In-depth knowledge of networking layers 0-4 and common networking protocols such as TCP/UDP, static/dynamic routing, VLANs, etc.
- Excellent Software and Hardware troubleshooting skills at the system level, network level, and individual component levels.
- Knowledge of IEEE 802.3 Clauses 22 & 45 (MDIO) Management Data Input/Output.
- Knowledge of troubleshooting tools (network analyzers, scopes, Wireshark, etc.).
- Comfortable reading hardware schematics and integrated circuit datasheets.
What we love to see:
- Knowledge in the area of Automotive Ethernet Communication (1000Base-T1 through 10GBase-T1).
- Experience in defining In-Vehicle Networks and software interfaces within the automotive industry.
- Experience with 802.1AS (TSN), 802.1CB (FRER), 802.1QBV (Stream Prioritization), 802.1AE (MACSec), and precision networked clock synchronization (PTP).
- Experience with ISO26262 Automotive Safety Standards.
US Salary Range
$140,000—$190,000
Telework Eligibility: On-site with partial remote work possible (requires manager approval)
The salary range for this role is an estimate and is based on a wide variety of compensation factors. The salary offered to candidates will vary based on a variety of factors including (but not limited to) relevant work experience, education, specialized training, critical expertise, training, and more. Equity in Forterra is included in most of our full-time, high-demand roles and is therefore considered part of Forterra’s overall compensation package. In addition to base salary and equity, Forterra offers competitive benefits for full-time employees including:
- Premium Healthcare Benefits: Three plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan, with Forterra covering 80% of the plan premium for you and your dependents.
- Basic Life/AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance, Legal & ID protection plans 100% covered by Forterra, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
- Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a winter break in December.
- Competitive paid time off (PTO) offering 20 days accrued per year.
- A minimum of 7 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth/adoption.
- A $9k annual tuition reimbursement or professional development stipend.
- Fully stocked beverage refrigerators with all the Celsius your little heart desires.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan, including traditional, Roth 401(k), and after-tax deferral with company match up to 4%.
Your recruiter will be able to share more information about our salary and benefits offering during the hiring process.
Forterra is an equal-opportunity employer, providing and promoting equal employment opportunity in accordance with local, state, and federal laws. Forterrans are unique, talented individuals who are united through a shared passion to deliver autonomous systems that enable national resilience and a robust supply chain. All qualified applications will receive equal consideration for employment.
The pay range for this role is:
140,000 - 190,000 USD per year (ARC)
