Responsibilities:

• Execute a comprehensive Systems Engineering approach to new capabilities/API design, ensuring alignment with evolving customer needs and strategic objectives.
• Lead the development of system functional capabilities, including feature/functional/implementation specifications, detailed Failure Mode Avoidance (FMA) documentation, robust function verification test plans, functional safety assessments, and cybersecurity assessment & mitigation strategies to achieve use case attribute targets.
• Design feature systems utilizing Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), SysML (MagicDraw), and advanced software development techniques (Python, C, JSON, YAML, ARXML) with requirements defined in EARS, INCOSE, or Gherkins formats.
• Develop high-level network, wiring, and power distribution topologies, schematics, and system boundary diagrams.
• Strategically suggest and help allocate system functions across electronic modules and subsystems to meet aggressive cost, quality, and performance targets.
• Review existing system designs to identify new opportunities for optimization, cost reduction, or quality improvement.
• Collaborate extensively with program teams, core engineers, and cross-functional areas to create balanced solutions that address competing requirements.
• Cultivate strong relationships with cross-functional teams and the supply base to stay abreast of the latest technologies and identify viable integration possibilities.
• Analyze complex cross-functional vehicle systems and implement innovative, scalable solutions.
• Lead critical trade-off discussions with diverse cross-functional teams, driving consensus and optimal outcomes.
• Communicate complex technical systems, issues, and resolutions in a clear, concise, and impactful manner to various stakeholders.
• Utilize connected data and advanced analytics to develop a deep understanding of customer behavior and needs.
• Lead the development and testing of end-to-end system behaviors against requirements on SIL (Software-in-the-Loop), HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop), and Breadboards.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of related experience with vehicle electrical systems and/or features.
• Strong learning agility, advanced systems thinking, and exceptional analytical skills.
• Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams.
• Expert-level functional knowledge of electrical module design, networking, wiring, power distribution, chassis systems, and body systems (including lighting, climate, seats, etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to quickly understand, articulate, and resolve complex issues.
• Demonstrated emotional resilience to effectively negotiate cross-functional trade-offs.
• Strong skills using industry-standard tools such as Jira, Jama, FEDE, VSEM, Dev tools (e.g., Github, Visual Studio), Matlab/Simulink, and DSPACE.
• Proficiency in programming languages and formats including C, Python, JSON, YAML, ARXML, and Gherkin.

Even better, you may have:

• A Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering.
• 10+ years of related experience in an Automotive Engineering role.
• Advanced programming skills in C++ and experience with SysML (MagicDraw) and Vector tools.
• Extensive Electrical Systems Engineering experience, including a deep understanding of the systems engineering V-model.
• Experience in Electrical Design & Release (D&R).
• Experience with Vehicle-to-Cloud (V2C) work.
• Expertise in Vehicle cybersecurity.
• Proven launch experience in automotive programs.

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The Tech Platform Program (TPP) team will partner with the Core Tech Platform Program team, Electrical Architecture teams, Technical Program Management, and Vehicle Programs and be in lockstep with Connected Vehicle Software and Global Technology Strategy initiatives. You will be responsible for managing the following aspects of platform delivery across vehicle programs and throughout the Platform's lifecycle: Program Platform Deliverables, Timing, Cost, Investment, Quality, Resource Modeling, Hardware Bundle and Software Complexity, Feature Bundle Execution, Hardware complexity, Experience Delivery

You will demonstrate a passion for changing Ford's approach to Electrical Tech Platform which is currently focused on vehicle-specific solutions to a cross-program Platform delivery. You will be paving a new road for how Ford Motor Company executes Electrical Platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Leading the new working interaction model of how the FNV3.x Platform and Digital Design, Controls Strategies,
• Interfacing with platform applications, Design – Dgitial and Studio, Program Applications teams, Tech Strategy, Digital Prouct, and EVDD Functional Engineering Teams to deliver a platfrom Controls Strategy and Layout (previously CL&U) for the Platfrom
• Coordinate cross-fuctionally to deliver a “platform” first overall strategy with low complexity, efficient implementation plans, while balancing the key design principles for best customer experiences
• Additional responsibility includes mernging the platform approach within the IVI teams and the FNV3.x structed develirables for platform milestones
• Be part of the solution to deliver exceptional experience with quality at the right time in the platfrom progression of FNV3.x.
• Leadership in the overall CL&U Libraby of platfrom choices aligned with FNV3.x core platform
• Developing program management definition for platfrom milestones and design loops
• Supporting development of strategy plans for new Vehicle Program Cycle Plan – for both design
• Partnering with TPP Applications and Vehicle Programs to ensure balanced enterprise solutions with focus on Platform approach.
• Partner with Tech Strategy and the TPP Technical Features team to complete necessary scope and systems i/o anaylsis. Define impacts and reommendations for design strategies, switches, and IVI solutions.
• Managing Platform timelines, risk mitigation plans and cost/investment to ensure on-time and on-target delivery.
• Driving the cross-skill team delivery with the use of deisgn guardrails – to enable iterative design, while upholding the contraints needed to maintan implementation plans; ensure all platform soltuons are able to delivery with robustness. Reduce delivery risk.
• Navigating challenges related to vehicle development that impacts Electrical Platform foundational architecture principles and hardware/software complexity for vehicle life cycle.
• Driving awareness/transparency for new designs that will comprimse complexity.
• Coordinating software Platform initiatives that support Manufacturing efficiency and innovation.
• Developing complete plans for the a consistent Platform strategy across the EVDD teams with
• Catylize and support the priority of changes through the required Decision Forums (DFs): Architecture Change Control, Unified Backlog, Platform Change Control, Vehicle Program Change Control,

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent
• 5+ years in system design or UX/IVI system development, or vehicle/unit program management
• Work hybrid (4 days in office) schedule between in-office (Dearborn or Palo Alto).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office product, JIRA – technical experience with VSEM and boundary diagrams a bonus
• Experience with Design and Engineering
• Experience delivering features from conception to launch, with the products delivering end-user experiences,
• Experience with Ford Global Product Development System (GPDS) deliverables and timing.
• Demonstrates positive teamwork ethics
• Experience with in-vehicle architectures and their roadmaps, constraints, and complexity. Including highly complex and distributed systems/features both on/off board
• Skilled in program management and planning, business strategy and product coordination.
• Experience with risk management techniques within the construct of Program delivery and Design to Platform selection
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong people skills.
• Tenacity and a willingness to work in evolving states of ambiguity
• Demonstrated capability of developing a cross-functional and global team environment
• Demonstrated mindset of Continuous Improvement.

Even better, you may have...

• Master’s degree desired
• Design background
• HMI experience
• Knowledge of D&R process a bonus

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This role will focus on supporting the Core Platform Cabin Controls and Layout for FNV3.x. The team will manage Electrical Platform Hardware and Software Delivery – focusing on the Platform Controls and HMI bundles which span Motion, Body Control, Infotainment (IVI), Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and the applicability for applications and cloud.

The Tech Platform Program (TPP) team will partner with the Core Tech Platform Program team, Electrical Architecture teams, Technical Program Management, and Vehicle Programs and be in lockstep with Connected Vehicle Software and Global Technology Strategy initiatives.

You will be responsible for managing the following aspects of platform delivery across vehicle programs and throughout the Platform’s lifecycle: Program Platform Deliverables, Timing, Cost, Investment, Quality, Resource Modeling, Hardware Bundle Complexity, Feature Bundle Execution and, Software complexity.

You will demonstrate a passion for changing Ford’s approach to Electrical Tech Platform which is currently focused on vehicle-specific solutions to a cross-program Platform delivery. You will be paving a new road for how Ford Motor Company executes Electrical Platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Driving the new working interaction model of how the FNV3.x Platform and Digital Design, Controls Strategies,

• Interfacing with platform applications, Design – Digital and Studio, Program Applications teams, Tech Strategy, Digital Product, and EVDD Functional Engineering Teams to deliver a platform Controls Strategy and Layout (previously CL&U) for the Platform

• Coordinate cross-functionally to deliver a “platform” first overall strategy with low complexity, efficient implementation plans, while balancing the key design principles for best customer experiences

• Be part of the solution to deliver exceptional experience with quality at the right time in the platform progression of FNV3.x.

• Provide the foundation with the Core Platform CL&U Library of platform choices aligned with FNV3.x

• Supporting development of strategy plans for new Vehicle Program Cycle Plan – for both design

• Partnering with TPP Applications and Vehicle Programs to ensure balanced enterprise solutions with focus on Platform approach.

• Partner with Tech Strategy and the TPP Core Team Features and HW Teams to complete necessary scope and systems i/o analysis. Define impacts and recommendations for design strategies, including Switches

• Hold the standard with partnering D&R teams to Platform timelines, risk mitigation plans and cost/investment to ensure on-time and on-target delivery.

• Driving the cross-skill team delivery with the use of design guardrails – to enable iterative design, while upholding the constraints needed to maintain implementation plans; ensure all platform solutions are able to delivery with robustness. Reduce delivery risk.

• Navigating challenges related to vehicle development that impacts Electrical Platform foundational architecture principles and hardware/software complexity for vehicle life cycle.

• Driving awareness/transparency for new designs that will compromise complexity.

• Developing complete plans for a consistent Platform strategy across current and future platform waves

• Catalyze and support the priority of changes through the required Decision Forums (DFs): Architecture Change Control, Unified Backlog, Platform Change Control, Vehicle Program Change Control,

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent

• Work hybrid schedule between in-office (Dearborn or Palo Alto).

• Proficient in Microsoft Office product, JIRA – technical experience with VSEM and boundary diagrams a bonus

• Experience delivering features from conception to launch, with the products delivering end-user experiences

• Experience with Ford Global Product Development System (GPDS) deliverables and timing.

• Demonstrates positive teamwork ethics

• Experience with in-vehicle architectures and their roadmaps, constraints, and complexity. Including highly complex and distributed systems/features both on/off board

• Experience with Design and Release, program management and planning, business strategy and product coordination.

• Experience with risk management techniques within the construct of Program delivery and Design to Platform selection

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Tenacity and a willingness to work in evolving states of ambiguity

• Demonstrated capability of developing a cross-functional and global team environment

• Demonstrated mindset of Continuous Improvement.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree desired but not required

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