Core Functional Safety Engineer

Ford Motor Company

Core Functional Safety Engineer ensuring safety at Ford through functional safety expertise and systems engineering practices. Collaborating with teams to develop innovative vehicle technologies.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute ISO 26262 functional safety activities across global and cross-functional teams (e.g., powertrain, infotainment, active safety, driver assistance).
Apply Ford functional safety processes, methods, tools, and training to develop safety work products for systems and software.
Use MBSE/SysML to model system functions, interfaces, and safety-related behaviors.
Support development of safety concepts (FSC/TSC) and system architectures.
Collaborate with research and advanced engineering teams to transition new technologies into production.
Create clear and compliant technical documentation to support audits, reviews, and program milestones.
Work closely with product development, quality, and manufacturing teams to ensure “safety by design.”
Identify and drive continuous improvement in functional safety processes, tools, and methodologies.
Contribute to global safety libraries, standards, and best practices.
Develop into a subject matter expert and support mentoring within the team.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
5+ years of experience or knowledge of ISO 26262 functional safety standard.
3+ years' experience with understanding of systems engineering principles and product development lifecycle.
3+ years' experience in automotive systems (e.g., ADAS, powertrain, infotainment).
3+ years' experience working in cross-functional engineering teams.
3+ years' experience with demonstrating the ability to develop and enhance engineering processes and deliverables through software programming (e.g., Python or similar), including automation, data analysis, and tool integration.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

ISO 26262functional safetyMBSESysMLsystems engineeringsoftware programmingPythondata analysisautomationtool integration

Soft Skills

collaborationmentoringcontinuous improvementcommunicationorganizational skills

Certifications

Bachelors Degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelors Degree in Systems EngineeringBachelors Degree in Computer Engineering