Sr. System Engineer (Architecture and Requirements Management)

Are you a highly experienced and passionate Sr. System Engineer with a deep understanding of how robust *requirements management* and well-defined *system architectures* are the bedrock of exceptional quality in complex automotive systems We are seeking a technical engineer to drive our early defect detection and prevention strategies ensuring the highest standards of reliability safety and performance across our cutting-edge infotainment connected gateways and telematics products. If you thrive on defining complex systems ensuring traceability and mentoring teams in best practices this role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact.

What youll do

*Lead the definition analysis and management of complex system-level requirements ensuring clarity completeness traceability and testability from concept through validation.

* Drive the architectural design and review of automotive embedded systems ensuring alignment with functional safety (ISO 26262) performance and quality objectives.

* Lead early defect detection and prevention strategies by embedding robust requirements engineering and system architecture principles across software and systems development.

* Define and implement advanced methods for requirements management system architecture design and process improvement to enhance overall software and system quality.

* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust system verification and validation processes

* Conduct quality reviews and participate in engineering joint reviews (including architectural and requirements reviews) to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.

* 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 **specifically for requirements engineering and systems design.

* Effectively communicate complex technical issues to both engineering teams and executive leadership.

Youll have

• Bachelors degree in Systems Engineering Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Mechanical Engineering or a related degree/technical field
• 15 years of progressive engineering experience in the automotive industry with demonstrated hands-on expertise in advanced requirements management methodologies and defining complex system architectures.
• Proven mastery of various requirements elicitation analysis and validation techniques and experience with industry-standard requirements management tools.
• Extensive experience in designing documenting and reviewing system architectures for embedded automotive software and hardware.
• 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.
• 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 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 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 7-8.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

This position is in Dearborn MI - Remote is not available.
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Onsite work of up to three or four days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location.

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