Vehicle Controls ECU Platform Functional Safety Architect

Ford Motor Company

Vehicle Controls ECU Platform Functional Safety Architect developing cutting-edge vehicle control systems at Ford. Leading Functional Safety solutions for future EREV, EV, and Hybrid vehicle platforms.

Posted 5/9/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $99,600 - $166,600 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You’ll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out.
In this position, you are the mastermind configuring core safety software components to ensure our systems are as reliable as they are efficient.
You will drive the development of Functional Safety solutions for Inverter System Controllers (ISC) and Drive Motor Controllers (DMCM), ensuring the safety and excellence of our future EREV, EV, and Hybrid vehicle platforms.
You will dive deep into code to solve complex challenges—from processor resets to memory protection violations—ensuring the powertrain runs smoothly and responds instantly to every driver command.

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
5+ years of experience in Embedded C and debugging automotive embedded systems.
Expert-level knowledge of ISO 26262 and experience with safety-certified MCUs (e.g., Infineon AURIX 2G, NXP S32K, or TI Hercules).
2+ years of experience with compilers, makefiles, CI/CD automation, and runtime debuggers.
Proficiency in Python for automation and testing.
M.S. in EE, ME, or Computer Science.
Experience with FMEDA and FIT analysis.
Proven experience with torque monitoring, high-voltage interlocks, or battery management safety.
Experience managing CPU load distribution in multicore architectures.
Familiarity with Agile/SAFe methodologies and experience working with supplier technical purchasing interfaces (ESOW, DIA).
Proficiency with standard OBD tools (DET, CANalyzer, etc.).

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Embedded CdebuggingISO 26262safety-certified MCUscompilersmakefilesCI/CD automationruntime debuggersPythonFMEDA

Soft Skills

collaborativefocusexcellenceproblem-solving