Amplifier Core Product Development Engineer · Ford Motor Company

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:11:12 GMT
Engineering

Ford Motor Company · Dearborn · $84,480-$150,000 · hybrid

In-vehicle audio systems are crucial to the customer's experience in Ford's vehicles as the company transitions from manufacturing vehicles to producing vehicles for the delivery of digital experiences and brand-enhancing services. This position plays a vital role in that transition and in developing and delivering class-leading in-vehicle audio features, services, and customer experiences.

This role is a key member of the team developing, integrating, and testing automotive audio amplifiers for current and future vehicles.

Responsibilities:

Play a key role in the technical specification, design, development, and validation of high-performance automotive audio amplifiers, ensuring best-in-class performance from concept through production.

Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including hardware engineers, software developers, and suppliers, to integrate audio amplifiers solutions seamlessly into vehicle systems.

Play a key role in the integration of audio amplifiers with other vehicle systems, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance.

Develop and conduct rigorous testing and validation procedures to ensure the audio amplifier meets all performance and operational standards.

Manage documentation related to audio amplifier development, including system specifications, standards, testing protocols, and validation results, within Ford systems.

Act as an in-house technical expert for automotive audio amplifier technologies, providing support for troubleshooting, program delivery, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Stay abreast of the latest advancements in audio and amplifier technologies, automotive audio trends, and software development techniques to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

3+ years experience in the development, implementation, and maintenance of automotive audio amplifiers.

3+ years experience with product development methodologies, including Agile, and development tools like Jira and Confluence.

3+ years experience in integrating amplifiers into vehicle systems including knowledge of automotive communication protocols such as CAN and A2B and associated tools (e.g. CANoe).

3+ years experience using simulation and analysis tools for amplifier development and evaluation including Python, with a solid understanding of audio signal processing and acoustic measurement techniques.

Experience Level: mid Employment Type: full-time Workplace Type: hybrid Category: Engineering Industry: Automotive Salary Range: $84,480-$150,000 Salary Min: 84980 Salary Max: 150000 Salary Currency: USD Salary Period: year Required Skills: ["Electrical/Electronic Engineering", "Computer Science", "Software Engineering", "Audio Signal Processing", "Acoustic Measurement Techniques", "Python", "Jira", "Confluence", "Agile", "CAN", "A2B", "CANoe"] Preferred Skills: []