Senior Safety Investigations Engineer – Software and Electronics

Ford Motor Company

Senior Safety Investigations Engineer at Ford defining the future of human mobility through software and electronics safety. Leading investigations and improving product safety standards.

Posted 7/27/2026full-timeDearborn • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $137,262 - $202,966 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead internal and external safety defect investigations for vehicle software and electronic hardware defects, including compliance investigations.
Identify concerns with global impact and work with regional CCRG peers in the resolution of potential concerns.
Work with facing organizations to develop and conduct special tests, field surveys, etc., to help assess the necessary facts in the evaluation of potential safety and compliance issues.
Prepare presentations and reports, including engineering analysis and the coordination of special vehicle/component demonstrations, to be used in both technical and non-technical discussions with all levels of leadership.
Work proactively with NHTSA and TC on government investigations and compliance audits.
Collaborate with facing organizations in the development of service solutions for potential field issues.
Create and maintain investigation documentation in accordance with document retention guidelines and submit regulatory documentation as necessary.
Identify potential lessons-learned opportunities in support of the company’s efforts to prevent future potential recalls through involvement in stop ships, Prevent Action Closures, Campaign Trends Task Force meetings, SDS development, and other initiatives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or Electronic Engineering
5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or a related occupation
2 years of experience with each of the following skills is required:
1. Functional safety experience implementing ISO 2626-3, -4, -5, -6, -7 standards applied to an ADAS project.
2. Functional safety experience implementing ISO 26262-9, -10 standards resulting in completion of the safety analysis using both qualitative and quantitative analysis methods for an ADAS project.
3. Interface with state or federal regulatory agencies developing safety standards.
4. Conducting technical reviews including verification of work products.
1 year of experience with each of the following skills is required:
1. Developing and reviewing FMEA and FTA analysis for automotive systems.
2. Developing requirements utilizing MBSE.
3. Developing process/procedures supporting implementation of SOTIF Standard ISO PAS 21448.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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.