Racing Engineer

Ford Motor Company

Electrical Systems Integration Engineer responsible for performance vehicle programs at Ford Racing. Leading design, development, and validation of Ford Performance specific electrical content.

Posted 5/23/2026full-timeAllen Park • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $86,600 - $144,900 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for design and development of Ford Performance specific electrical content
Coordinate technical design reviews between component and EDS engineers to ensure system integrity in the design phase
Responsible for surveying Engineers for components that have electrical interfaces and ensure those device transmittals are populated into VSEM to support EDS wiring development
Build DV Requirements for system level electrical functions and perform validation testing to ensure product compliance
Support BOM sign offs for pre-production build events
Represent the electrical team on evaluation drives
Root cause and fix electrical issues on vehicles as they arise
Support offsite vehicle level DV testing
Support breadboard activities by configuring, updating, and root causing electrical modules and systems
Onsight support for vehicle builds at the assembly plant, representing the Electrical team
Lead FSS (Full Service Suppliers) and/or other internal/external resources to deliver subject programs
Lead development of system designs that support vehicle performance targets
Assure conformance to the Ford Racing DNA all applicable Ford & regulatory requirements
Develop innovative solutions for performance vehicles
Support supplier sourcing processes and FMA activities
Handle deliverables to support program & engineering GPDS breakthroughs

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent); Master degree preferred
5+ years experience in automotive electrical systems
Understanding of GPDS deliverables and basic Ford engineering tools (FEDE BOM / WERS / Bill of Material / AIMS / JIRA / 5/8Ds / FEDE DVP / Engineering Sign Off / DFMEA / Six Sigma)
Experience launching new vehicles
Ability to handle complex tasks and complicated situations under compressed timing
Outstanding planning, organizational and project management skills with accurate follow-up to accomplish multiple objectives
Strong One Ford Leadership Behaviors with proven ability to drive and deliver results
Effective written and oral presentation skills
Ability to build strong effective relationships with multi-functional teams (Program, Studio, Purchasing, Core Body Engineering, VE, VI, VO)
Passion for performance vehicles is desirable
Experience with CAN tools, Module Software flashing, CAN network troubleshooting, Bus Queries, CAN log and data collection, Diagnostic Engineering Tool, MyCanic, Data Logger, Vehicle configuration (VSCS)

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

automotive electrical systemsvalidation testingsystem designBOM managementroot cause analysisperformance vehicle developmentelectrical interface surveyingDV requirements developmentsupplier sourcingproject management

Soft Skills

planning skillsorganizational skillsleadershipcommunication skillsrelationship buildingproblem-solvingability to handle complex taskseffective follow-upteam collaborationresults-driven

Certifications

BS Mechanical EngineeringBS Electrical EngineeringMaster's degree (preferred)