EV Connectivity & Security Systems Engineer

Ford Motor Company; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid parental leave

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI is seeking a Feature Systems Engineer to own global project responsibility for the modem data protection function and FordPass connectivity, integrating embedded systems with cloud services.

The role requires collaboration across software, hardware, cybersecurity, and cloud teams, plus design of specifications, verification plans, and industry presentations. Hybrid onsite four days/week with competitive salary and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering or computer science, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years in automotive or similar industry with complex electrical software systems.
• 1 year in architecture/design of infotainment and embedded systems; 1 year cloud systems experience.

Responsibilities

• Own global core project responsibility for modem data protection and FordPass connectivity.
• Lead integration of embedded systems with cloud services and scalable infrastructure.
• Create feasibility studies and shape corporate strategy from findings.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, cybersecurity, and cloud teams to define requirements.
• Develop feature specifications, FMA documentation, and verification plans.
• Ensure designs meet performance, safety, and cybersecurity standards.
• Produce technical documentation and benchmarking studies; present findings to stakeholders.
• Onboard and train new engineers; engage with external industry bodies as needed.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Embedded systems

Cloud integration

Cybersecurity principles

Agile development

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

JSON/XML configuration

CAN

LIN

Automotive Ethernet

Job description

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI is seeking a Feature Systems Engineer to own global project responsibility for the modem data protection function and FordPass connectivity, integrating embedded systems with cloud services.

The role requires collaboration across software, hardware, cybersecurity, and cloud teams, plus design of specifications, verification plans, and industry presentations. Hybrid onsite four days/week with competitive salary and strong benefits.