Electrical Systems Engineer

Ford Motor Company

Electrical Systems Engineer at Ford Motor Company supporting advanced vehicle development and prototype builds. Collaborating in a fast-paced environment to ensure reliable system performance.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $86,600 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Development and integration of custom vehicle electrical architectures across prototype and test platforms
Define and implement vehicle communication networks (CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet)
Design and deploy custom electrical interfaces to support instrumentation requirements
Lead analog and digital circuit design and oversee full PCB development lifecycle (design through validation)
Contribute to prototype builds and key program milestones with hands-on engagement
Apply signal integrity and network robustness principles to ensure reliable operation in harsh automotive environments.
Create electrical schematic documentation and configuration management documentation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline
3+ years of experience in electrical systems design, integration, and troubleshooting
3+ years of experience in automotive applications and applicable interfaces such as vehicle CAN network communication bus and vehicle diagnostics
Proven experience delivering end-to-end custom PCB designs
Demonstrated expertise in automotive electrical architecture and troubleshooting
Demonstrated experience ensuring end-to-end system integration and validation, from requirements through design and test results
Experience with resource planning, budget awareness, and cost-conscious engineering decisions
Proficiency with electrical lab and diagnostic equipment
Experience supporting prototype, advanced development, or pre-production vehicle programs
Hands-on experience with vehicle builds, prototype PCB fabrication, and test platform electrical integration
Experience supporting product launches or high-visibility engineering initiatives
Strong background in signal integrity and vehicle instrumentation tooling
Familiarity with networking protocols (CAN, XCP, TCP, UDP) and debugging tools (DET, CANalyzer, etc.)
Experience with OrCAD, Kicad, Eagle, etc., schematic and PCB creation tooling
Experience with CAD and PLM tools (e.g., CATIA, AutoCAD, Teamcenter, 3DX)

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 designintegrationtroubleshootingcustom PCB designsautomotive electrical architecturesignal integritynetwork robustnessvehicle communication networksanalog circuit designdigital circuit design

Soft Skills

resource planningbudget awarenesscost-conscious engineeringhands-on engagementleadershipcommunication

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering