EV Systems Architect & Feature Engineer (Hybrid)

Ford; Dearborn, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Vehicle discount

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

PTO & holidays

Job summary

Ford’s EVDD team seeks a Feature Systems Engineer to architect and develop vehicle features from concept through production. You will work on electrical systems, networking, power distribution, and feature upgrades, using Python, Matlab/Simulink, and MBSE tools.

You will document specifications, perform DFMEA and verification planning, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize safety, quality, and performance in an agile environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in electrical/Mechatronics/computer engineering or related field.
• 3+ years in Systems Engineering/Software Engineering (automotive preferred).
• 3+ years vehicle electrical systems experience including CAN/Ethernet.
• 3+ years experience resolving software/CAN issues in Agile teams.
• 3+ years experience with Matlab/Simulink and Python for scripting/test automation.
• 1+ years experience with BDD/Gherkin testing frameworks.
• 3+ years V-model experience with DFMEA and data-driven spec writing.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop system features from concept to production, including wiring, topologies, schematics and block diagrams.
• Develop and document specifications, DFMEA and verification plans; assess safety and cybersecurity.
• Use Model Based Systems Engineering tools to define architectures and validate control strategies.
• Develop and maintain BDD scripts and ensure traceability from requirements to tests.
• Champion DFMEA workshops and apply Six Sigma principles to drive design improvements.
• Collaborate with product, program and core engineering teams; lead trade-off discussions with suppliers.

Skills

Systems architecture

Feature development

Model Based Systems Engineering

Python

C++

Matlab/Simulink

Stateflow

BDD/Gherkin

JAMA/Jira

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (Electrical/Mechatronics/Computer Eng)

Master's degree (advantage)

Tools

Python scripting

Jama

Jira

Git/GitHub

MATLAB/Simulink

Magic Draw

Stateflow

Job description

Ford’s EVDD team seeks a Feature Systems Engineer to architect and develop vehicle features from concept through production. You will work on electrical systems, networking, power distribution, and feature upgrades, using Python, Matlab/Simulink, and MBSE tools.

You will document specifications, perform DFMEA and verification planning, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize safety, quality, and performance in an agile environment.