ADAS Functional Safety Systems Engineer

Ford-Motor-Company; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision and prescribed

Flexible family care days

Paid parental leave

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) or equivalent retirement plan

Job summary

Ford Motor Company seeks a Senior Functional Safety Engineer for the ADAS team in hybrid work environments. You will lead safety work products for BlueCruise and Pro-Trailer Hitch, performing HARA, FSC, and TSC activities and producing DFMEA/FTA analyses per ISO 26262.

You will collaborate across systems, hardware, software, and V&V domains to ensure a robust safety case and successful verification and validation planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Aerospace, Mechanical, Systems, or Computer Engineering or related field.
• 5 years of experience in Functional Safety.
• 2+ years of Model Based Systems Engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and integration of Functional Safety work products on vehicle program applications for ADAS features like BlueCruise and Pro-Trailer Hitch Assist.
• Develop and maintain Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessments (HARA), Functional Safety Concepts (FSC), and Technical Safety Concepts (TSC).
• Produce safety analyses (DFMEA, FTA, DFA) per ISO 26262.
• Support Safety Verification & Validation planning at different system abstraction levels.
• Create test cases (DVP), execute them, and evaluate results.
• Contribute to safety audits and assessments.
• Collaborate with systems, hardware, software, and V&V teams to deliver a safe product.

Skills

Functional Safety

Hazard Analysis

Safety Concepts

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Aerospace, Mechanical, Systems, or Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

SysML / MagicDraw

Model Based Systems Engineering

Job description

OverviewAt Ford, you’ll work on ideas that matter, alongside passionate people who want to make a global impact. Together, we’re shaping the next era of transportation—grounded in purpose, driven by progress. Make your move.Job Type: Full timeWork Type: HybridWe 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?In this position...At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow’s transportation.Do you have what it takes to make smart vehicles for a smart world? Join the Ford Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) team! Utilizing Design Thinking and User Experience methods, you will work to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We are seeking forward-thinking, laser-focused professionals with a passion for bringing innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to such advancements as autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies and more!We are seeking a skilled professional to join the ADAS Functional Safety Systems team.What you'll do...Lead the development and integration of Functional Safety work products on vehicle program applications for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) features like BlueCruise and Pro-Trailer Hitch AssistDevelop and maintain Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessments (HARA), Functional Safety Concepts (FSC), and Technical Safety Concepts (TSC).Produce safety analysis (DFMEA, FTA, DFA, per ISO 26262)Support the planning of Safety Verification & Validation activities at different levels of system abstractionSupport the creation of test cases (DVP), their execution and evaluation of the resultsContribute to the safety audits and assessmentsCollaborate cross-functionally with systems, hardware, software, and V&V stakeholders to deliver a safe product with a comprehensive safety caseYou'll have...Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Aerospace, Mechanical, Systems, Computer Engineering or related degree; or foreign equivalency degree, or a combination of equivalent experience and education.5 years of experience in Functional Safety5 years of experience products in mass production2 years of experience with Model Based Systems EngineeringEven better, you may have...Master's Degree in Electrical, Aerospace, Mechanical, Systems, Computer Engineering or related degree; or foreign equivalency degree, or a combination of equivalent experience and education.10 years of experience in Functional Safety5+ years of experience with automotive product development2+ years of experience with SysML / MagicDraw2+ years of experience with the development of automotive sensors (e.g., cameras, radars) and ECUs2+ years of experience developing and conducting laboratory and vehicle tests, gathering and analyzing dataYou 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 salary grades 7- 8 and ranges from $97,140-162,540.For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRVisa 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.This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #LI-RR1