Sr. Electrical Systems Integration Engineer

Ford Motor Company; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative automotive leader is seeking a Sr. Electrical Systems Integration Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on the design and integration of Low Voltage systems for electric vehicles, ensuring reliable performance and functionality. As part of a customer-obsessed team, you will lead system-level design activities and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive excellence in product development. With a commitment to building a better world, this position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge vehicle platforms and contribute to a fully electric transportation future. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to making a positive impact.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Family Care

Vehicle Discounts

Tuition Assistance

Employee Resource Groups

Community Service Leave

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with low voltage systems design and integration.
• Proficiency with analytical tools like MATLAB-Simulink and PSIM.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Develop hardware and system requirements for subsystems and components.
• Drive electrical system designs that satisfy architecture requirements.
• Lead prototype system integration, including debugging and testing.

Skills

Low Voltage Systems Design

Analytical Tools (MATLAB-Simulink, PSIM, LT-Spice)

Electrical Engineering Fundamentals

Debugging and Diagnostic Skills

Communication Skills

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Systems Approach to Design

Education

B.S in Electrical, Computer, or Mechanical Engineering

Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields

Tools

MATLAB-Simulink

PSIM

LT-Spice

Electrical Testing Equipment

Job description

Sr. Electrical Systems Integration Engineer

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Job Description

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

Ford’s Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company’s vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven, dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You’ll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on what matters, and delivering excellence daily. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.

In this position...

The Sr. Electrical Systems Integration Engineer will contribute to the design, development, and integration of Low Voltage systems, ensuring reliable performance. You will lead system-level design activities, collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product design, vehicle behaviors, prototype bring-up, and validation. You will oversee bring-up and validation activities for vehicle builds and be responsible for the overall functionality and performance of Low Voltage systems throughout the product lifecycle. You will conceptualize, design, engineer, develop, and support the launch of next-generation vehicle platform architectures for electric vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Develop hardware and system requirements for subsystems and components, ensuring traceability from features to hardware specifications.
• Contribute to electrical architecture development and validation, perform trade studies, and optimize for cost, mass, performance, and serviceability.
• Work cross-functionally to drive electrical system designs that satisfy architecture requirements.
• Review and approve test plans and results to ensure interface compatibility and requirement compliance.
• Own electrical subsystem interfaces, collaborating with hardware and EDS teams for seamless integration.
• Utilize MBSE to manage requirements for low voltage hardware systems from concept through development.
• Lead prototype system integration, including bring-up, debugging, and testing of prototypes, labcars, and vehicles.

Qualifications

Required:

• B.S in Electrical, Computer, or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent
• 8+ years of experience with low voltage systems design, development, and integration
• Proficiency with analytical tools such as MATLAB-Simulink, PSIM, LT-Spice
• Experience in low voltage systems development, vehicle architecture, functional safety, and component integration
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals and automotive applications
• Proven debugging and diagnostic skills across electrical, mechanical, and software domains
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a dynamic, high-performing team
• Systems approach to design and continuous improvement mindset

Preferred:

• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields
• 10+ years of experience with advanced analytical tools for component and system simulations
• Hands-on experience with electrical testing equipment
• Experience with FMEA and HARA analyses

If you believe you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply! We offer flexible options for your future, including opportunities to work globally or close to home, leadership roles, technical expertise, or culture building. Our benefits include medical coverage, family care, vehicle discounts, tuition assistance, employee resource groups, community service leave, paid holidays, and more. This position is a salary grade 8. For more information on salary and benefits, visit: https://fordcareers.co/GSR-HTHD. Visa sponsorship is available. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. and verification will be required. Ford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For accommodations, call 1-888-336-0660.