Systems Integration Engineer, Cross Vehicle Systems Applications and Software

About the role

The Systems Integration Engineer plays a pivotal role in bridging the gap between hardware and software in Ford’s Electric Vehicle (EV) product development. This role involves designing vehicle-level logical schematics, managing software repositories, and integrating physical Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Breadboard setups. You will be part of the launch team, contributing to the success of new vehicle programs from early prototype phases to Job 1.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design the vehicle blueprint, owning the electrical foundation.
• Champion electrical integrity by enforcing robust, high-reliability fusing and grounding strategies.
• Lead compatibility and risk mitigation through deep-dive compatibility reviews and Systems FMEA.
• Drive high-fidelity validation by leading the configuration and setup of HIL, FDJ, and DCV breadboards.
• Manage the modern embedded software pipeline using advanced tools like JFrog, IVS, and FCT.
• Innovate vehicle configuration systems and pioneer the development of the Vehicle Software Configuration System (VSCS).
• Embed directly with launch teams at premier facilities to solve complex integration issues and troubleshoot real-time problems.
• Solve the industry’s toughest diagnostic puzzles by isolating false codes and phantom Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs).
• Lead rigorous system sign-offs, including point-to-point functional testing, EOL validation, and KOL testing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3-5 years’ experience in automotive Electrical/Electronic (E/E) Systems Integration and Validation.
• 3+ years’ experience with CAN, CAN-FD, and LIN protocols and messaging.
• 2+ years’ experience in issue triage and root cause analysis of complex functional failures and system-level defects.
• Proficiency in analyzing vehicle bus traffic using industry-standard tools such as CANalyzer, CANoe, DET, or Wireshark.
• Fundamental understanding of vehicle power distribution, including fusing and grounding strategies.
• Familiarity with Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and functional safety principles.
• Demonstrated ability to perform hands-on technical troubleshooting on physical hardware, breadboards, or vehicle prototypes.
• Willingness to support onsite activities at manufacturing plants or prototype build facilities.
• Direct experience with Ford-specific engineering tools including VSEM-GDT and FEDE.
• Expertise in VSCS development and module configuration.
• Experience using In-Vehicle Software (IVS) or JFrog for software repository management and the Ford Converter Tool (FCT) for module flashing.
• Advanced knowledge of Automotive Ethernet and complex gateway routing.
• In-depth knowledge of Automotive End-of-Line (EOL) testing procedures.
• Proven ability to identify and resolve "false codes" or phantom Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) generated during software reflashing.
• Leadership capability to lead cross-functional triage meetings and translate technical bus data into actionable business reports for leadership.
• Proficiency in data management and tracking using Jira and Confluence.
• Proficiency on coding in Python or C#.
• Expertise on using Large Language Models.

Qualifications

• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Skills

• Design thinking and user experience methods.
• Vehicle-level logical schematics and design transmittal structures (VSEM-GDT).
• Controller Area Network (CAN), CAN-Flexible Data-Rate (CAN-FD), and Local Interconnect Network (LIN) protocols and messaging.
• Issue triage and root cause analysis of complex functional failures and system-level defects.
• Analysis of vehicle bus traffic using industry-standard tools.
• Hands-on technical troubleshooting on physical hardware, breadboards, or vehicle prototypes.
• Leadership in cross-functional triage meetings and translating technical data into actionable reports.
• Data management and tracking using Jira and Confluence.
• Coding proficiency in Python or C#.
• Expertise in Large Language Models.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

Pay

This position is a salary grades 6-8 and ranges from $85,400-$192,900. Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

Schedule

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.