Electrical Systems Engineer
Listed on 2026-06-05
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer
In this position...
- The Ford Racing Electrical Team is seeking an independent, empowered, and passionate Electrical Systems Integration Engineer
- In this role, you will be the technical glue that holds our vehicle programs together, leading the pre-design, design, and launch phases of current and future Ford Racing programs.
- You will ensure that the "Ford Racing DNA" is woven into every electrical circuit and system we build.
What you'll do...
- Drive Design & Development:
Lead the design of Ford Racing-specific electrical content, coordinating technical reviews between component and EDS (Electrical Distribution System) engineers to ensure total system integrity. - Bridge the Gap:
Survey engineers for electrical interfaces and ensure device transmittals are accurately populated in VSEM to support EDS wiring development. - Validate Excellence:
Build Design Verification (DV) requirements for system-level functions and perform rigorous validation testing to ensure product compliance. - Own the Launch:
Support vehicle builds onsite at assembly plants, represent the electrical team on evaluation drives, and manage BOM sign-offs for pre-production events. - Solve Complex Problems:
Root cause and resolve electrical issues as they arise, utilizing breadboards, CAN tools, and data logging to troubleshoot modules and systems. - Lead Partners:
Manage Full Service Suppliers (FSS) and internal/external resources to deliver programs on time and to performance targets. - Navigate Tools:
Utilize Ford’s engineering suite (FEDE, WERS, AIMS, JIRA, 5/8
Ds, QUIP, eCATs) to manage deliverables throughout the GPDS lifecycle.
You'll have...
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in automotive electrical systems.
- Experience in new vehicle launch environments.
- Proficiency with Ford engineering tools and processes (GPDS, FEDE, WERS, AIMS, DFMEA).
- Technical experience with CAN tools (CAN log collection, module software flashing, Bus Queries, VSCS, or Novellus Data Logger).
Even better, you may have...
- Master’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
- A deep-stated passion for performance vehicles.
- Proven ability to handle complex tasks under compressed "racing-speed" timelines.
- Strong "Ford OS" leadership behaviors with the ability to build relationships across multi-functional teams (Studio, Purchasing, Body Engineering, and Vehicle Operations).
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a change maker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above?
No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
- Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
- Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp‑up programs, subsidized back‑up child care and more
- Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
- Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
- Tuition assistance
- Established and active employee resource groups
- Paid time off for individual and team community service
- A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
- Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
This position is a salary grade 6 and ranges from $74,300-$124,500.
This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900.
This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100-$166,200.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate’s skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
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