Sr Systems Engineer- Software Quality Assurance

In this position...
We are seeking a Sr. Systems Engineer to join our Quality Warranty Verification & Validation organization. This role is critical in driving early defect detection and prevention to enhance software and system quality across our automotive platforms. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise strong communication skills and a passion for coaching and training teams to improve engineering practices.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

What youll do...
Lead early defect detection and prevention strategies across software and systems development.
Define methods and strategies for process improvement to enhance software and system quality.
Conduct quality reviews and participate in engineering joint reviews to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to ensure robust system verification and validation processes.
Coach and train engineering teams on quality best practices including ISO 26262 (Functional Safety) and software quality standards.
Analyze warranty field and test data to identify systemic quality issues and drive corrective actions.
Partner with suppliers and internal teams to enhance software quality focusing on infotainment connected gateways and telematics.
Support embedded software development teams in improving processes for reliability maintainability and compliance.
Contribute to process development and improvement within the quality organization to align with industry standards and best practices.
Effectively communicate complex technical issues to both engineering teams and executive leadership.

Youll have...

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or other related degree
• 15 years of engineering experience in the automotive industry with a strong focus on quality warranty analysis or verification & validation.
• Proven expertise in early defect detection and prevention methodologies.
• Experience in ISO 26262 Functional Safety implementation and assessments.
• Strong systems engineering background with knowledge of embedded software development processes.
• Excellent communication coaching and training skills to drive cultural and technical improvements.
• Experience working with infotainment connected gateways or telematics is highly desired.

Even better you may have...
Experience in embedded software testing software integration or software development.
Knowledge of ASPICE and software process assessments.
Familiarity with DevOps and continuous integration strategies for automotive software.

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve 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 builderor 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 rampup programs subsidized backup 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 Years Day

Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

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This position is a range of salary grades 78.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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Onsite work of up to three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location.

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