Staff Electrical Integration and Development Engineer

Ford Motor Company; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Electrical Integration and Development Engineer to lead the charge in pioneering electric vehicle technology. This exciting role involves resolving complex electrical issues, ensuring the seamless integration of innovative systems in prototype vehicles, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive excellence in automotive engineering. You'll be at the forefront of creating next-generation vehicle architectures, making a significant impact on the future of transportation. With a flexible work environment and a commitment to professional development, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a sustainable future while advancing your career.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Tuition Assistance

Parental Leave

Vehicle Discounts

Paid Time Off

Employee Resource Groups

Community Service Days

Flexible Work Environment

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with complex electrical systems or electronics designs.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals applied to automotive concepts.
• Experience in vehicle launch activities from prototype to mass production.

Responsibilities

• Drive electrical bring-up of prototype vehicles, ensuring seamless integration of electrical systems.
• Lead vehicle-level issue diagnosis and resolution using first principles.
• Collaborate across teams to design mitigation strategies and resolve issues.

Skills

Electrical Engineering Fundamentals

Complex Electrical Systems

Debugging and Diagnostic Skills

Project Management Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Systems Approach to Design

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electrical Test Equipment

Requirements Management Software

Microprocessor-Based System Design

Job description

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 experiences for electric vehicle buyers and owners. Join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on what matters, and delivering excellence daily. Help build a better world where everyone is free to move and pursue their dreams.

Position: Electrical Integration and Development Engineer

You will be the technical leader responsible for electrical integration, troubleshooting, and development of prototype test assets and vehicles. Your role includes resolving complex electrical issues, bridging design and manufacturing, and ensuring vehicles meet high standards of performance and reliability. You will conceptualize, design, engineer, develop, and support the launch of next-generation vehicle platform architectures for electric vehicles.

Qualifications

You'll have...

• B.S. in Electrical, Computer, or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent
• 8+ years of experience with complex electrical systems or electronics designs
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals applied to automotive concepts
• Experience in vehicle launch activities from prototype to mass production
• Debugging and diagnostic skills across electrical, mechanical, and software domains
• Expertise in low voltage systems, EV system architecture, functional safety, and component integration
• Experience with microprocessor-based system design and development
• Familiarity with communication interfaces like SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet
• 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
• Systems approach to design and development, with curiosity for continuous improvement

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields
• Hands-on experience with electrical test equipment
• Experience with requirements management software
• Experience with hardware development from concept to production in automotive or similar industries
• Knowledge of FMEA and HARA processes
• Experience with networked microcontrollers and embedded software in electrical/electromechanical devices

We encourage applicants who believe they can bring value to Ford Motor Company, even if they do not meet every listed requirement.

Benefits & Work Environment

We offer a flexible work environment with benefits including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, family care days, parental leave, back-up childcare, family-building benefits, vehicle discounts, tuition assistance, employee resource groups, paid community service days, holidays, and paid time off.

Additional Details

This is a leadership level 6 position. For more details on salary and benefits, visit this link. 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. Ford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For accommodations during the application process, contact 1-888-336-0660. #LI-Hybrid #LI-KF

Responsibilities

• Drive electrical bring-up of prototype vehicles, ensuring seamless integration of electrical systems
• Lead vehicle-level issue diagnosis and resolution using first principles
• Collaborate across teams to design mitigation strategies and resolve issues
• Lead electrical integration activities with manufacturing for smooth production
• Create documentation for electrical architectures for cross-functional use
• Serve as the contact for electrical issues in vehicles, providing rapid expertise
• Coordinate vehicle testing and debugging, analyzing data and organizing reviews
• Lead product development and apply lessons learned to future designs