Staff Chassis Software Systems Engineer Chassis Systems

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Fords Electric Vehicles Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the companys vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customerobsessed entrepreneurial and datadriven and is dedicated to delivering industryleading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. Youll 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.

What youll do...
Define and document software/system design and requirements (feature function) from L0 through L3 for chassis systems including steering and braking. Feature owner from conceptualization to deployment writing performance and functional requirements at a system and subsystem level.
Monitor and manage full systemlevel requirements for the overall built system and ensure that the system meets the intended requirements
Create system requirements and subsystem requirements and define system bounds capabilities and functional features
Convert customer needs into system requirements and devise operational objectives for the system as a whole.
Work with functional safety team to make sure all aspect safety goals and requirements are captured and implemented.
Monitor and manage validation and verification of requirements at the system and subsystem level.
Work with project managers and integration engineers to plan new features and use cases
Develop system architecture models using MBSE tools such as SysML to capture requirements interfaces and performance characteristics.
Design features in an ML environment to build logical and functional architectures using behavioral diagrams sequence diagrams and state machines.
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment between system requirements and vehiclelevel performance targets.
Conduct tradeoff studies and simulations to optimize chassis system performance and design choices.
Develop and manage system requirements traceability throughout the product lifecycle.
Define verification and validation strategies including test plans for requirementsbased testing.
Support system safety analysis efforts including Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and functional safety (ISO 26262.
Ensure that requirements and design documents are maintained and updated according to engineering change processes.
Lead systemlevel reviews such as design reviews requirements reviews and verification reviews.
Collaborate with software and hardware teams to ensure system requirements are understood and implemented accurately.

Youll have...
Bachelors or Masters degree in Systems Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Automotive Engineering or a related field.
5 years of experience in systems engineering within the automotive or related industry.
Strong knowledge of systems engineering principles including requirements management and systems architecture.
Proficiency in ModelBased Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and techniques such as SysML MATLAB/Simulink or Cameo.
Experience with automotive communication protocols such as CAN LIN and Ethernet.
Familiarity with vehicle dynamics and chassis control systems.
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with experience in tradeoff analysis and system optimization.
Excellent documentation and communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly.

Even better you may have...
Experience with zonal architecture and distributed control systems.
Familiarity with electric vehicle platforms and highvoltage systems.
Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to safety and performance (e.g. ISO 26262 FMVSS).

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

This position is a leadership level 6.
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