Hybrid Feature Systems Engineer — MBSE & SiL Validation

Ford; Dearborn, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate medical, dental, vision and药

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount program

Family building benefits

Job summary

Ford is seeking a Feature Systems Engineer to architect and develop vehicle features from concept through production, integrating systems and software engineering for in-vehicle experiences. The role covers network/wiring/topology design, DFMEA, and MBSE validation using MATLAB/Simulink and Python to validate control strategies via SiL testing.

The successful candidate will build Gherkin-based test automation, maintain traceability, and drive continuous design improvement through Six Sigma

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical/Computer/Mechatronics or equivalent.
• 3+ years in Systems or Software Engineering (automotive preferred).
• Experience with vehicle electrical systems and CAN/Ethernet networks.
• Proven cross-functional collaboration and ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong Matlab/Simulink and Python coding skills for scripting and automation.
• 2+ years with BDD/Gherkin testing frameworks and test automation workflows.
• Knowledge of DFMEA/Failure Mode Avoidance and quality documentation.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop vehicle features from concept to production.
• Create specifications, DFMEA docs, verification plans, and safety assessments.
• Use MBSE tools to define architectures and validate control strategies via SiL testing.
• Develop and maintain Gherkin-based test scripts and ensure traceability to requirements.
• Lead workshops on Failure Mode Avoidance and drive design improvements.
• Collaborate with product, program, and core engineering teams and suppliers.
• Communicate complex systems clearly and support data-driven customer insights.

Skills

Systems engineering

Python

C++

Matlab/Simulink

Gherkin

Jira

Six Sigma

MBSE

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

JAMA

GitHub

Behave

Job description

Ford is seeking a Feature Systems Engineer to architect and develop vehicle features from concept through production, integrating systems and software engineering for in-vehicle experiences. The role covers network/wiring/topology design, DFMEA, and MBSE validation using MATLAB/Simulink and Python to validate control strategies via SiL testing.

The successful candidate will build Gherkin-based test automation, maintain traceability, and drive continuous design improvement through Six Sigma