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. 

• 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. 
  
  

• 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. 

• 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. 

• 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%.