Functional Safety Engineer

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? Ford's Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company's vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You'll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams. . Join Product Development to help ensure complex, software-enabled vehicle technologies are designed with functional safety from the start. As a key member of the Functional Safety team, you will collaborate with global experts to apply Ford's ISO 26262 processes, methods, tools, and training while using model-based systems engineering (MBSE/SysML) to develop safe and innovative system designs across domains such as infotainment, lighting, entry/exit, occupant comfort, powertrain, vehicle dynamics, active safety, and driver assistance. Execute ISO 26262 functional safety activities with cross functional and global teams (e.g., powertrain, infotainment, active safety, driver assistance, and automated features). Apply Ford ISO 26262 processes, methods, tools, and trainings to develop functional safety software and system work products. Use MBSE/SysML to model functions, interfaces, and safety-related behavior; contribute to globally common safety ratings and model libraries. Support creation of safety concepts and system designs; help transition advanced technologies from research to production. Produce clear technical documentation and communications supporting audits, reviews, and program milestones. Collaborate with research and advanced engineering, product development, quality, and manufacturing to integrate safety by design. Identify and drive continuous improvement in processes, methods, tools, and training; Serve as a growing subject matter expert within the first year and mentor peers in functional safety and systems engineering best practices. Established and active employee resource groups Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field. or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. 2+ years of experience engineering software-enabled systems. 2+ years of experience in feature or systems engineering. 2+ years of experience with ISO26262 2+ years of experience with technical writing and clear written technical communications. Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field. Demonstrated leadership through employment or extracurricular activities, or 5+ years of experience showing leadership in systems engineering or hardware architecture design. Working knowledge of electrical/electronic systems and software fundamentals. Experience with systems engineering or systems thinking and MBSE/SysML. Experience designing system, software, or electronic hardware architectures. Ability to adapt to a dynamic environment, collaborate within diverse teams, and communicate effectively. Strong interest in the automotive industry and advancing customer-focused vehicle technologies.