Senior Electrical Systems Integration Engineer, Body Controls

Ford Motor Company; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Electrical Systems Integration Engineer to lead the design and integration of body control systems. This pivotal role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal performance from concept through production. You will develop specifications, drive architecture decisions, and manage device transmittals while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. This position offers a dynamic environment where your expertise will directly impact vehicle functionality and innovation. Join a forward-thinking company that values teamwork and continuous improvement, and take your career to the next level.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Family Care Programs

Vehicle Discounts

Tuition Assistance

Community Service Leave

Paid Holidays

Flexible Vacation Options

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience in complex electrical systems or electronics design.
• Strong understanding of electrical fundamentals and automotive applications.
• Proven debugging skills across electrical, mechanical, and software domains.

Responsibilities

• Develop hardware specifications for body controllers and sensors.
• Drive electrical architecture decisions for body subsystems.
• Lead prototype system integration, including debugging and testing.

Skills

Electrical Fundamentals

Automotive Application

Debugging Skills

Low Voltage Systems

Functional Safety

Project Management

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Master’s Degree (Preferred)

Tools

Requirements Management Software (e.g., JAMA)

Network Interface Description Files

Job description

Senior Electrical Systems Integration Engineer, Body Controls

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Job Description

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 end-to-end system integration, collaborating with cross-functional teams to support product design, vehicle behavior definition, prototype bring-up, and debugging. Your responsibilities include ensuring seamless operation and performance of these systems from concept through production, involving supplier interaction, design optimization, hardware/software integration, and issue resolution.

Responsibilities

1. Develop hardware specifications for body controllers, motors, sensors, and switches, working with device owners and supply chain.
2. Drive electrical architecture decisions for body subsystems, performing trade studies for cost and performance optimization.
3. Collaborate on system boundary and block diagrams for robust body controls subsystems.
4. Define, develop, and integrate features and functions, translating user stories and safety goals into system requirements.
5. Create and mature functional specifications aligned with vehicle homologation and regulations.
6. Work with software teams to ensure robust performance across operating conditions.
7. Manage device transmittals, ensuring schematic and interface designs meet requirements.
8. Lead prototype system integration, including bring-up, debugging, and testing of prototypes and vehicles.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical, Computer, or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent
• 6+ years experience in complex electrical systems or electronics design
• Strong understanding of electrical fundamentals and automotive application
• Proven debugging skills across electrical, mechanical, and software domains
• Expertise in low voltage systems, vehicle architecture, functional safety, and component integration
• Experience with requirements management software (e.g., JAMA)
• Experience with network interface description files
• Excellent teamwork, problem-solving, communication, and project management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a dynamic, high-performing team
• Design approach focused on continuous improvement

Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree, hands-on electrical testing experience, experience with feature development from concept to launch, FMEA/HARA experience, and familiarity with networked microcontrollers and embedded software. Experience with network interface files is a plus.

Additional Benefits and Details

We offer comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage, family care programs, vehicle discounts, tuition assistance, employee resource groups, community service leave, paid holidays, and flexible vacation options. This position is a salary grade 4, with a salary range of grades 7-8. Visa sponsorship is available. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. and onsite work may be required. Ford is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Quality Assurance
• Industry: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing