Staff Electrical Systems Architect - EV Powertrain

Ford Motor Company; Allen Park (MI); Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 251,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Parental leave and family care days

Vehicle discount program for employees

Tuition assistance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Staff Electrical System Architecture Engineer to lead the design and optimization of low voltage electrical architectures for next-generation EVs. You will collaborate with HV/LV teams, HW/SW, and safety experts to ensure robust, efficient power systems and reliable performance across vehicle platforms.

The role demands broad experience in EV architectures, system modeling, and cross-functional leadership, with a hybrid work model and strong focus on safety and

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical, Computer, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience with LV/HV architectures in EVs and system interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Design and launch next-generation electrical system architectures for EVs.
• Conduct trade studies to optimize system architecture and cost.
• Ensure low voltage system stability via power budgeting and load management.
• Lead cross-functional teams to address system performance and reliability.

Skills

Electrical system design

System architecture

Trade studies

Power electronics

Cross-functional leadership

Root cause analysis

DFMEA/FMEDA

Simulation tools

Communication

Education

B.S. in Electrical/Computer/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

LT-Spice

PLECS

MATLAB-SIMULINK

MATHCAD

CAN/LIN protocols

Job description

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Staff Electrical System Architecture Engineer to lead the design and optimization of low voltage electrical architectures for next-generation EVs. You will collaborate with HV/LV teams, HW/SW, and safety experts to ensure robust, efficient power systems and reliable performance across vehicle platforms.

The role demands broad experience in EV architectures, system modeling, and cross-functional leadership, with a hybrid work model and strong focus on safety and