ADAS Functional Safety Systems Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Prescription drug coverage

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount program

Paid time off

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Senior Functional Safety Engineer to lead the development and integration of safety work products for ADAS features within mass-produced vehicles. You will create and maintain HARA, FSC, and TSC, and perform DFMEA/FTA/DFA analyses, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure a comprehensive safety case across vehicle programs.

Position is hybrid in the United States with visa sponsorship available and a salary range of $97,140–$162,540.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Aerospace, Mechanical, Systems or Computer Engineering or foreign equivalency.
• 5 years of experience in Functional Safety.
• 5 years of experience with products in mass production.
• 2 years of experience with Model Based Systems Engineering.

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 analysis (DFMEA, FTA, DFA, per ISO 26262)
• Support the planning of Safety Verification & Validation activities at different levels of system abstraction
• Support the creation of test cases (DVP), their execution and evaluation of the results
• Contribute to the safety audits and assessments
• Collaborate cross-functionally with systems, hardware, software, and V&V stakeholders to deliver a safe product with a comprehensive safety case

Skills

Functional Safety

MBSE (Model Based Systems Engineering)

Automotive product development

SysML

MagicDraw

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Aerospace, Mechanical, Systems, or Computer Engineering

Master’s Degree (preferred) in Electrical, Aerospace, Mechanical, Systems, or Computer Engineering

Tools

SysML

MagicDraw

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?

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!

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 Assist
• Develop 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 abstraction
• Support the creation of test cases (DVP), their execution and evaluation of the results
• Contribute to the safety audits and assessments
• Collaborate cross-functionally with systems, hardware, software, and V&V stakeholders to deliver a safe product with a comprehensive safety case

You’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 Safety
• 5 years of experience products in mass production
• 2 years of experience with Model Based Systems Engineering

Even 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 Safety
• 5+ years of experience with automotive product development
• 2+ years of experience with SysML / MagicDraw
• 2+ years of experience with the development of automotive sensors (e.g., cameras, radars) and ECUs
• 2+ years of experience developing and conducting laboratory and vehicle tests, gathering and analyzing data

Benefits

• 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.

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.

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.