Electrical Systems Engineer

Ford Motor Company

Electrical Systems Integration Engineer at Ford's Performance team leading vehicle program design and launch phases. Ensure integration of electrical systems in high-performance vehicles at Ford.

Posted 5/26/2026full-timeAllen Park • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $86,600 - $144,900 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Ford Performance Electrical Team is seeking an independent, empowered, and passionate Electrical Systems Integration Engineer.
In this role, you will be the technical glue that holds our vehicle programs together, leading the pre-design, design, and launch phases of current and future Ford Performance programs.
You will ensure that the "Ford Racing DNA" is woven into every electrical circuit and system we build.
Drive Design & Development: Lead the design of Ford Performance-specific electrical content, coordinating technical reviews between component and EDS (Electrical Distribution System) engineers to ensure total system integrity.
Bridge the Gap: Survey engineers for electrical interfaces and ensure device transmittals are accurately populated in VSEM to support EDS wiring development.
Validate Excellence: Build Design Verification (DV) requirements for system-level functions and perform rigorous validation testing to ensure product compliance.
Own the Launch: Support vehicle builds onsite at assembly plants, represent the electrical team on evaluation drives, and manage BOM sign-offs for pre-production events.
Solve Complex Problems: Root cause and resolve electrical issues as they arise, utilizing breadboards, CAN tools, and data logging to troubleshoot modules and systems.
Lead Partners: Manage Full Service Suppliers (FSS) and internal/external resources to deliver programs on time and to performance targets.
Navigate Tools: Utilize Ford’s engineering suite (FEDE, WERS, AIMS, JIRA, 5/8Ds, QUIP, eCATs) to manage deliverables throughout the GPDS lifecycle.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
5-7+ years of experience in automotive electrical systems.
Experience in new vehicle launch environments.
Proficiency with Ford engineering tools and processes (GPDS, FEDE, WERS, AIMS, DFMEA).
Technical experience with CAN tools (CAN log collection, module software flashing, Bus Queries, VSCS, or Novellus Data Logger).
Proven ability to handle complex tasks under compressed "racing-speed" timelines.
Strong "One Ford" leadership behaviors with the ability to build relationships across multi-functional teams (Studio, Purchasing, Body Engineering, and Vehicle Operations).

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

Electrical Systems IntegrationDesign Verification (DV)Electrical Distribution System (EDS)TroubleshootingCAN toolsModule software flashingBus QueriesDFMEABOM managementValidation testing

Soft Skills

Problem-solvingLeadershipRelationship buildingCollaborationCommunicationTime managementAdaptabilityIndependenceEmpowermentAttention to detail