Senior ADAS Feature Engineer

Ford; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford’s Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) team is seeking forward-thinking professionals to develop breakthrough ADAS features and experiences that enhance driving safety and enjoyment. You will collaborate across design, hardware, software, and test teams to deliver robust, production-ready functionality.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in ADAS, strong leadership, and experience with sensors (radar, camera, LIDAR).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems, Computer Engineering or related degree.
• 3+ years of experience in the ADAS domain using radars, cameras, LIDAR, ultrasonic sensors and/or other related vehicle systems.
• 2+ years in system engineering including System V, functional decomposition, design analysis, and requirements development.
• 2+ years leading cross-functional communications to drive ADAS feature from concept to production.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of feature engineering deliverables including requirements and test procedures.
• Collaborate with design and product teams to realize the ADAS feature experience.
• Work with hardware, software and test teams to ensure requirement alignment.
• Develop vehicle-level use cases and feature-level specifications for production delivery.
• Establish feature objectives and validate through system-level testing.
• Coordinate with Functional Safety engineers on ISO-26262 compliance and risk assessment.
• Ensure regulatory compliance (ECE/UNECE R79, R2144) for features.
• Plan and execute real-world evaluation via vehicle/HIL/virtual testing.
• Drive feature robustness through FMA and advanced validation (HIL/SIL/Vehicle).

Skills

Strong leadership

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Project management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems, Computer Engineering or related degree

Master's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems, Computer Engineering or related degree

Tools

SysML/MagicDraw

Matlab/Simulink

Job description

Ford’s Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) team is seeking forward-thinking professionals to develop breakthrough ADAS features and experiences that enhance driving safety and enjoyment. You will collaborate across design, hardware, software, and test teams to deliver robust, production-ready functionality.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in ADAS, strong leadership, and experience with sensors (radar, camera, LIDAR).