Feature Systems Engineer: MBSE, SiL & BDD Expert

Ford-Motor-Company; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Prescription drug coverage

Parental leave programs

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Employee resource groups

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI seeks a Feature Systems Engineer to architect vehicle features from concept to production, integrating systems and software across the lifecycle. You will specify networks, wiring, power, and topologies while validating control strategies with MBSE tools and SiL testing.

You will also build and maintain BDD/Gherkin scripts, ensure requirement-to-test traceability, and champion Six Sigma driven design improvements across multi-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field with education/experience mix.
• 3+ years in Systems or Software Engineering, preferably automotive.
• Experience with electrical modules, CAN/Ethernet networks, and vehicle wiring.
• Proven cross-functional collaboration and ability to explain complex concepts.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop vehicle features from concept to production, balancing cost, quality, and performance.
• Create specifications, DFMEA, verification plans, and safety/cybersecurity assessments.
• Use MBSE tools to define architectures and validate control strategies via SiL testing.
• Develop and maintain BDD/Gherkin scripts, ensure traceability to tests (JAMA/Jira).
• Lead workshops on failure mode analysis, apply Six Sigma to drive improvements.
• Collaborate with product, program, and supplier teams on new tech opportunities.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Software Engineering

Python

MATLAB/Simulink

Gherkin

JAMA/Jira

Six Sigma

Agile

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Mechatronics

Tools

Stateflow

Magic Draw

JAMA

Jira

Git/GitHub

Job description

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI seeks a Feature Systems Engineer to architect vehicle features from concept to production, integrating systems and software across the lifecycle. You will specify networks, wiring, power, and topologies while validating control strategies with MBSE tools and SiL testing.

You will also build and maintain BDD/Gherkin scripts, ensure requirement-to-test traceability, and champion Six Sigma driven design improvements across multi-functional teams.