Electrified Propulsion Systems Architect (Hands-on)

Socket.dev; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 74,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision coverage

Parental leave

Vehicle discount program

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking engineers to develop next-generation electrified powertrain systems. You will bridge high-level architecture and hands-on prototype work, leading integration of energy storage, drive units, power electronics, and thermal systems into advanced prototype vehicles.

The role emphasizes clean-sheet development, systemic tradeoffs, and hands-on testing with data-driven design. Travel to remote test grounds and collaboration across disciplines are expected as part of a

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• 2 years of experience with electrified systems and powertrain subsystems.
• Ability to design clean-sheet propulsion using first principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide systems engineering for advanced propulsion designs and architectures.
• Size, select, and define subsystem architectures for propulsion systems.
• Support integration, wiring, interfacing, and initial commissioning of propulsion subsystems.

Skills

Systems engineering

Cross-functional teamwork

First principles design

Hands-on testing

Technical reviews

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering or Physics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ford Motor Company is seeking engineers to develop next-generation electrified powertrain systems. You will bridge high-level architecture and hands-on prototype work, leading integration of energy storage, drive units, power electronics, and thermal systems into advanced prototype vehicles.

The role emphasizes clean-sheet development, systemic tradeoffs, and hands-on testing with data-driven design. Travel to remote test grounds and collaboration across disciplines are expected as part of a