# Feature System Engineer

**Company**: Ford Motor Company
**Location**: Dearborn, MI
**Work arrangement**: hybrid
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $99,600-$166,600
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Automotive
**Wikidata**: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q44294

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## Description

Ford is seeking a Feature Systems Engineer to architect and develop vehicle features at the systems level, from early concept through production, fusing systems and software engineering to create innovative in-vehicle digital experiences.

## Responsibilities

- Architect and develop features at the systems level,from early concept through production,including new features/feature upgrades/migrations, network/wiring/power distribution topologies, schematics, and block diagrams; allocate features to meet cost, quality, and performance targets.

- Develop feature/functional/implementation specifications, DFMEA/Failure Mode Avoidance documentation, verification plans, functional safety assessments, and cybersecurity assessments & mitigations.

- Use Model Based Systems Engineering tools (Python, C++, Matlab, Simulink, Stateflow, Magic Draw) to define logical architectures, develop/execute control strategies, and validate logic via SiL testing before implementation.

- Develop and maintain Behavior Driven Development scripts (Gherkin syntax), create/manage Step Definitions using the Behave package in Python, and ensure requirement-to-test traceability using tools like JAMA and Jira.

- Champion Failure Mode Avoidance/DFMEA workshops; apply 6 Sigma (DMAIC/DFSS) principles; analyze warranty/quality metrics (GQRS, AWS) to drive design improvements.

- Interact with product, program, and core engineering teams; lead trade-off discussions; develop relationships with multi-functional teams and suppliers to identify new technologies and cost/quality opportunities.

- Communicate complex systems, issues, and resolutions clearly and concisely; apply connected data & analytics to build deep customer understanding.

- Serve as a key specialist in next-generation vehicle development, fusing systems and software engineering to create innovative in-vehicle digital experiences; lead design, validation, and optimization of complex vehicle features.

## Qualifications

- Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

- 3+ years of experience in Systems Engineering and/or Software Engineering (preferably automotive).

- 3+years of vehicle electrical systems/features, including electrical module design, networking, wiring, power distribution, body/chassis systems, and vehicle networking protocols (CAN, Ethernet).

- 3+ years of proven cross-functional collaboration resolving software/CAN communication issues; ability to work within Agile teams (Epics, Sagas) and communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

- 3+ years of advanced proficiency in Matlab Simulink and strong Python coding skills for scripting/test automation.

- 2+ years of experience with BDD/Gherkin testing frameworks and test automation workflows.

- 3+ years of experience with systems engineering V-model with deep understanding of DFMEA/Failure Mode Avoidance methodologies, quality documentation (Special Characteristics, Boundary Diagrams), and specification/requirements writing.

- 3+ years of experience with training others in simulation/robustness tools and proactively identify system gaps using data-driven approaches.

- 3+ years of Strong systems thinking and analytical skills, with excellent written/verbal communication and resilience under pressure.

## 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 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.

## Skills

### Required
- Model Based Systems Engineering
- Python
- Matlab
- Simulink
- Stateflow
- Magic Draw
- BDD/Gherkin
- JAMA
- Jira
- Six Sigma
- DFMEA
- Failure Mode Avoidance

### Nice to have
- Master's Degree in relevant engineering field
- Seat experience in automotive engineering
- Electrical D&R/testing experience
- Functional safety (HARA, Safety Goals, FSRs/TSRs) and cybersecurity (TARA) familiarity
- Experience with Ford internal tools (FEDE, VSEM, GPDS) and embedded software principles (AUTOSAR)
- Version control experience (Git/GitHub)

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