Platform and Capabilities Systems Engineer

Job Title

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?

In this position...

You will lead the development of developing a pipeline for selected body systems capabilities at the systems engineering level, from early conceptual development through a production environment. This includes driving the development of pipeline components in a process to assess functional capabilities for reusability, robustness, compatibility and expandability, as well as managing complex components to identify gaps using AI and own through system integrations, upgrades, and migration plans.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

• Develop backend pipelines for platform systems definitions including requirements, DFMEA, boundary diagrams, SysML elements, capability dictionaries, wikis
• Automate gap analysis between current and future capability requirements and actual implementation and requirements.
• Optimize current pipelines for engineering processes and determine improvements that yield faster iterations with automation.
• Create quality analysis of various artifacts used in the engineering processes using LLM.
• Lead the design of the DevOps process in alignment of current vehicle architectures and adapt to changes in the rapidly changing landscape of vehicle software.
• Experiment with automating the pipeline processes to include proof of concept validation simulations.
• Lead the process reviews of submits in our git repositories for the entire team.
• Integrating input of cross-functional interfacing teams needs into the pipelines output.

Qualifications

You'll have...

• A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
• High proficiency in programming languages and formats including C, C++, Python, JSON, and YAML.
• Advanced DevOps skills using LLM integration, agents, cross application and database API integration
• 1+ years of related experience with vehicle electrical architecture, topology, body systems and/or features.
• 1+ years of experience in DevOps and software development
• Concept, logical and technical requirement elicitation and authoring in plain text or Gherkin formats.
• Strong learning agility, advanced systems thinking, and exceptional analytical skills.
• Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams.
• Exposure level functional knowledge of electrical module design, networking, wiring, power distribution, chassis systems, and body systems (including lighting, climate, seats, etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to quickly understand, articulate, and resolve complex issues.
• Demonstrated emotional resilience to effectively negotiate cross-functional trade-offs.

Even better, you may have...

• A master's degree in electrical engineering or mechatronics engineering.
• 3+ years of related experience in an automotive engineering role.
• Strong skills using industry-standard tools such as Jira, Jama, FEDE, VSEM, DevOps tools (e.g., Github, Visual Studio), and Matlab/Simulink.
• Extensive electrical systems engineering experience, including a deep understanding of the systems engineering V-model.
• Experience in automotive software design & release (D&R).
• Experience with vehicle-to-cloud (V2C) work.
• Expertise in vehicle cybersecurity.
• Proven launch experience in automotive programs.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply! As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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

This position is a salary grade 6 and ranges from $85,400-$143,200. This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $99,600-$146,600. For more information on salary and benefits, click here:

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Job Identification 62800

Job Category Ford Next Businesses

Posting Date 05/08/2026, 02:03 AM

Degree Level Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Job Schedule Full time

Locations 1555 Fairlane Dr, Allen Park, MI, 48101, US (Hybrid)

Preferred Degree Bachelor of Engineering