Electrical System Engineer, Racing Cars

Ford Motor Company

Electrical Systems Integration Engineer leading electrical systems for Ford Racing vehicle programs. Coordinating designs and providing support for pre-production and validation testing.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeAllen Park • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $74,300 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyCyber SecurityPython

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 ensuring those devices 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 signoffs 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.
Onsite support for vehicle builds at the assembly plant, representing the Electrical team and 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 and 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.
FEDE BOM / WERS / Bill of Material / AIMS / JIRA / 5/8Ds / FEDE DVP / Engineering Sign Off / QUIP / eCATs / IVS / VSCS / Software BOM / MSR.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) with 3+ years in automotive electrical systems and vehicle launch experience.
Proficient with GPDS deliverables and core Ford engineering systems (including FEDE, WERS, AIMS, JIRA, DFMEA, VSCS, DVP, and Software BOM).
Diagnostics & Networking: Hands-on experience with CAN tools, module flashing, network troubleshooting, bus queries, and CAN logging.
Ability to manage complex tasks and deliver results under tight timelines with outstanding organizational and follow-up skills.
Excellent presentation skills and a proven ability to lead and build relationships with multi-functional teams (Program, Studio, Purchasing, Engineering, VE/VI/VO).
Passion: A strong passion for performance and racing vehicles is highly desirable.
**Even Better, You May Have...**
MS in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
Active participation in Formula SAE (FSAE), Baja SAE, or amateur/professional motorsport engineering (wiring harness design, telemetry, or trackside support).
Hands-on experience with industry-standard network analysis tools such as Vector CANoe, CANalyzer, CANape, or Intrepid Control Systems Vehicle Spy.
Familiarity with Python, MATLAB, Simulink, or C++ for automated CAN data log analysis, scripting, or test simulation.
Experience with HIL test setups, lab breadboards, and bench-testing electrical components using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analyzers.
Familiarity with ISO 26262 (Functional Safety) and automotive cybersecurity protocols for connected modules.

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 DesignValidation TestingSystem-Level Electrical FunctionsDiagnostics & NetworkingModule FlashingNetwork TroubleshootingAutomated CAN Data Log AnalysisHIL Test SetupsBreadboard ActivitiesElectrical Compliance

Soft Skills

Outstanding Organizational SkillsExcellent Presentation SkillsRelationship BuildingAbility To Manage Complex TasksFollow-Up Skills