Electrified Propulsion Systems Engineer — Clean-Sheet, Hands-On

Ford-Motor-Company; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI is seeking a Mechanical/Aerospace Engineer to develop and integrate next‑generation electrified powertrain systems. You will bridge high-level architecture with hands-on prototype execution, leading subsystems like energy storage, drive units, power electronics, and thermal systems into advanced prototype vehicles.

The role emphasizes first-principles design, system sizing, cross-functional collaboration, and hands‑on testing, with a hybrid onsite work model

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, Physics or related field.
• 2 years prior experience with electrified systems (powertrain subsystems).
• Ability to design clean-sheet advanced propulsion using first principles approach.
• Demonstrated experience working with cross functional teams and driving development issues to resolution.
• Hands-on experience conducting bench and vehicle-level tests.

Responsibilities

• Provide systems engineering for advanced propulsion designs, including sizing, high‑voltage architectures, thermal limits, and packaging effects on vehicle attributes.
• Size, select, and define subsystem architectures for propulsion systems based on competing priorities (power, energy, mass, thermal, cost).
• Prototype integration, wiring interfacing, and commissioning of propulsion subsystems into prototype vehicles, breadboards, and dyno test beds.
• Lead cross-functional projects across e-motor, power electronics, energy storage, driveline, HV distribution, thermal management, controls, calibration, and simulation to develop requirements and verification plans.
• Prepare and present technical project reviews to senior management and technical leadership.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Hands-on testing

Powertrain systems

First principles design

Education

B.S. Mechanical Engineering

B.S. Aerospace Engineering

B.S. Physics

Job description

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI is seeking a Mechanical/Aerospace Engineer to develop and integrate next‑generation electrified powertrain systems. You will bridge high-level architecture with hands-on prototype execution, leading subsystems like energy storage, drive units, power electronics, and thermal systems into advanced prototype vehicles.

The role emphasizes first-principles design, system sizing, cross-functional collaboration, and hands‑on testing, with a hybrid onsite work model