Design & Release Engineer

Ford Motor Company

Core Antenna D&R Engineer ensuring robust vehicle communication for OTA and autonomous features at Ford. Responsible for RF simulation, supplier sourcing, and production release.

Posted 6/1/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $99,600 - $166,600 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

As vehicles become increasingly software-defined and connected, the Core Antenna D&R Engineer is critical to the success of Over-the-Air (OTA) updates, autonomous driving features, and the overall digital customer experience.
You ensure the "backbone" of the vehicle's communication system is robust, reliable, and future-proof.
The Core Antenna D&R Engineer bridges the gap between electromagnetic theory and physical vehicle implementation.
You will be responsible for taking an antenna from a conceptual requirement through RF simulation, supplier sourcing, physical packaging, and final production release.
You will play a key role in shaping the future of connected and autonomous vehicles at Ford Motor Company.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer or Mechanical Engineering.
3+ years of experience with electrical component design and development process in the automotive industry.
Strong interpersonal/team participation skills.
Strong analytical skills.
Experience and understanding of AM/FM/DAB, Satellite Radio, Cellular, GNSS and C-V2X reception theory.
2+ years of experience with Radio Frequency (RF) receiver/tuner or antenna system designs.
Packaging knowledge of automotive antenna systems.
Experience working with Tier 1 supplier to develop components for automotive applications.

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 component designRF simulationantenna system designAM reception theoryFM reception theoryDAB reception theorySatellite RadioCellular reception theoryGNSS reception theoryC-V2X reception theory

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillsteam participation skillsanalytical skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Computer EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering