Senior Electrical Systems Integration Engineer, Body Controls

Ford Motor Company; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Electrical Systems Integration Engineer to lead the design and integration of electrical systems within body controls. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to optimize designs, ensure performance, and troubleshoot issues. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in electrical systems, a solid grasp of automotive engineering principles, and a passion for continuous improvement. With a comprehensive benefits package and a dynamic work environment, this opportunity is perfect for those eager to make a significant impact in the automotive sector.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Assistance

Vehicle Discounts

Paid Community Service Days

Flexible Family Care Days

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience with complex electrical systems.
• Strong understanding of automotive electrical concepts.
• Experience with FMEA and Hazard Analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration of electrical systems within body controls.
• Collaborate with teams for vehicle behavior definition.
• Ensure seamless operation from concept through production.

Skills

Electrical Engineering Fundamentals

Debugging and Diagnostic Skills

Low Voltage Systems Development

Electric Vehicle System Architecture

Project Management Skills

Communication Skills

Education

B.S in Electrical Engineering

Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

JAMA Requirements Management Software

Electrical Test Equipment

Job description

Job Description: Senior Electrical Systems Integration Engineer, Body Controls

In this position, you will be a key leader in the electrical system design and integration of components within the body controls subsystem. You will lead the end-to-end integration of these systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to support product design, vehicle behavior definition, prototype bring-up, and debugging. You will be responsible for ensuring the seamless operation and performance of these systems, from concept through production. Your work will encompass activities such as supplier interaction, design optimization, hardware/software integration, and issue resolution.

Qualifications

You'll have:

• B.S in Electrical, Computer, or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent
• 6+ years of experience working on complex electrical systems or electronics designs
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals and their application to automotive concepts
• Proven debugging and diagnostic skills across electrical, mechanical, and software domains
• Highly skilled in low voltage systems development, electric vehicle system architecture, functional safety, and component-level integration planning
• Experience with requirements capture in requirements management software platforms (e.g., JAMA)
• Experience with creating and modifying network interface description files
• Excellent teamwork, problem-solving, communication, and project management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment as part of a high-performing team
• A systems approach to design and development with a desire for continuous improvement

Even better, you may have:

• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields
• Hands-on experience with electrical test equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, signal generators, power supplies, etc.)
• Experience with body controls feature development and integration from concept through production launch
• Experience with Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA)
• Experience with electrical/electromechanical devices involving networked microcontrollers and embedded software
• Experience with creating and modifying network interface description files is a plus

If you believe you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every qualification.

Benefits and Work Environment

We offer a flexible and comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, and support programs
• Family building benefits, vehicle discounts, tuition assistance
• Employee resource groups, paid community service days, paid holidays

This position is a salary grade 4, with salary range grades 7-8. Visa sponsorship is available. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. and may be required to work onsite up to three days per week.

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