UCM Systems Engineer: Embedded, Safety & SoC/SoH

Jobtailor; Dearborn (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an experienced Systems Requirements Engineer to lead the development of detailed software-level interfaces and functional specifications for the UCM program. You will ensure end-to-end traceability from vehicle-level requirements to module interfaces within JAMA.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and safety specialists to deliver compliant, testable requirements, support validation, and drive efficient software delivery across Ford-related programs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the automotive industry.
• Strong knowledge of Embedded software, Electronics, Systems Engineering and functional specifications.
• Degree in electrical engineering or computer science.
• M.S. degree preferred.
• Experience with software development and software requirements (preferred).
• Experience with MS Office and CANalyzer; diagnostics tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead requirements elicitation and management for UCM interfaces in JAMA.
• Define core module features: cell balancing, SoC, SoH, thermal management, power electronics.
• Coordinate with FSS on SOW/RFQ, manage change control.
• Incorporate ISO 26262, HARA, FSR, TSR in safety work.
• Manage CAN, LIN, and UDS interfaces and diagnostics.
• Conduct cross-functional reviews with Ford teams and suppliers.
• Support validation and HIL testing with traceable requirements.
• Foster agile collaboration between JIRA Saga owners, product owners, and supplier teams.

Skills

collaboration

communication

project management

cross-functional coordination

problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

M.S. in electrical engineering

M.S. in computer science

Tools

CANalyzer

Oscilloscope

MS Office

Job description

Jobtailor seeks an experienced Systems Requirements Engineer to lead the development of detailed software-level interfaces and functional specifications for the UCM program. You will ensure end-to-end traceability from vehicle-level requirements to module interfaces within JAMA.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and safety specialists to deliver compliant, testable requirements, support validation, and drive efficient software delivery across Ford-related programs.