Automotive Functional Safety Engineer

Ford Motor Company; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle discount program for employees

Tuition assistance

Paid time off for community service

Paid holidays

Paid time off plus extra vacation

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Functional Safety Engineer to strengthen its safety capability across software-enabled vehicle technologies. You will collaborate with global teams to apply ISO 26262 principles and deliver clear, scalable safety work products that support safe vehicle systems.

You’ll work with experts in software, controls, and hardware, using MBSE/SysML where appropriate, and contribute to continuous improvement of safety processes and tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Experience with ISO 26262 and safety engineering activities is a plus.
• Strong ability to read, interpret, and author technical requirements and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional and global Product Development teams to perform ISO 26262 Functional Safety analysis for new and carry-over vehicle technologies.
• Develop, maintain, and deliver Functional Safety work products, including safety analyses, ratings, concepts, requirements, and supporting documentation.
• Work with subject matter experts to identify hazards, define safety requirements, and support safe system design decisions.
• Apply Ford Functional Safety processes, methods, tools, and training to ensure consistent execution and traceability of safety-related engineering activities.
• Communicate technical conclusions clearly through written documentation, reviews, and cross-functional discussions with engineering partners and leadership.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

B.S. in Electrical/Mechanical/Aerospace/CS

Tools

MBSE

SysML

Requirements management tools

Job description

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Functional Safety Engineer to strengthen its safety capability across software-enabled vehicle technologies. You will collaborate with global teams to apply ISO 26262 principles and deliver clear, scalable safety work products that support safe vehicle systems.

You’ll work with experts in software, controls, and hardware, using MBSE/SysML where appropriate, and contribute to continuous improvement of safety processes and tools.