Senior Systems Engineer (Lighting)

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, weu2019re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? Fordu2019s Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the companyu2019s vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. Youu2019ll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams. In this position... The Senior Systems Engineer (Lighting) will lead the development of the requirements pertaining to features, functions, and interfaces of the interior and exterior lighting systems. You will work with cross-functional stakeholders to establish performance requirements, review signal chains, capture interface definitions, simulate state machines, and lead supplier discussions to deliver successful implementation of vehicle features via hardware and software. You will lead bring-up and validation activities for each vehicle build and support overall functionality and performance of vehicle systems throughout product life cycle. You will Conceptualize, Design, Engineer, Develop, and support the launch of next-generation vehicle platform architectures for electric vehicles. What you'll dou2026 + Lead the feature and function development of systems related to interior and exterior lighting, defining requirements, iterating via stakeholder reviews, and enabling HW and SW developers. + Define, test, and validate combined hardware and system requirements for any lighting features and functions. + Drive functional and/or electrical simulations + Lead and manage the integration of initial prototype systems, including debugging and engineering tests for prototype bucks, lab cars, and vehicles. + Conduct architecture investigations and execute trade studies to optimize design strategies for experience, cost, and performance. + Drive functional safety analyses and decomposition of complex vehicle subsystems, creating functional boundary diagrams and system interface specifications. + Execute systems integration efforts with interface definition, development, and testing in collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams. + Lead/Support system diagnostics You'll haveu2026 + B.S. in Computer Science or Electrical, Computer, or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent + Strong understanding of systems engineering fundamentals and ability to apply them to automotive concepts + Experience and working knowledge of systems development, electrical architecture, functional architecture, functional safety, and system integration + Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools + Experience defining and driving to implementation complex and cross-functional features and functions + Proven debugging and diagnostic skills in electrical, mechanical, and functional/software domains + Experience with Vehicle Network Protocols such as CAN, LIN, and Automotive Ethernet + Experience with creating and executing component and system level test procedures + Experience with requirements capture in requirements management software platforms (e.g. JAMA, DOORS) focused on functional and performance requirements + Excellent teamwork, problem-solving, communication, and project management skills + Strong written and verbal communication skills + An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a high performing team + A systems approach to design and development with the desire and curiosity to strive for exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvement Even better, you may have... + > 5 years experience in a systems engineering or similar role + Masteru2019s Degree Computer Science or Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent + Expert in model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools + Experience with embedded C, Python, MATLAB, Simulink, SPICE, IQ-FMEA, and similar + Experience with HARA, HAZOP, FMEA, FMEDA, and similar + Experience with wireless connectivity, cybersecurity, certificate/key exchanges, and similar 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 changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builderu2026or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including: u2022 Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage u2022 Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more u2022 Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more u2022 Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases u2022 Tuition assistance u2022 Established and active employee resource groups u2022 Paid time off for individual and team community service u2022 A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Yearu2019s Day u2022 Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time. This position is a salary grade 8. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: Visa sponsorship is available for this position. Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660. This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #LI-BB1 Requisition ID : 51821

Created: 2025-10-04