Ford Motor Company

Functional Safety Engineer

Ford Motor Company$99K — $166K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Fort Worth, TX
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science.
  • 2+ years in software-enabled vehicle systems engineering.
  • 2+ years experience with vehicle motion controls (powertrain, steering, brakes).
  • 3+ years reading and creating technical documentation.
  • 4+ years in systems engineering within cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate on ISO 26262 Functional Safety analysis.
  • Develop and deliver Functional Safety documentation and analyses.
  • Identify hazards and define safety requirements with experts.
  • Apply Ford's Functional Safety processes for consistent execution.
  • Utilize model-based systems engineering practices for efficiency.
  • Support global alignment of safety methods and tools.
  • Drive continuous improvement for safety processes.
  • Effectively communicate technical findings and recommendations.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule (onsite 4+ days/week).
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • Access to advanced tools and methodologies in engineering.
  • Collaborative culture with global teams.
  • Focus on innovation in automotive safety technology.
Full Job Description
Job Description

In this position...
The Functional Safety Engineer will be part of a Product Development team responsible for applying ISO 26262 principles, methods, and tools from concept through production. This role partners with technology subject matter experts and global engineering teams to develop clear, efficient, and scalable Functional Safety work products that help deliver safe, robust, and customer-focused vehicle systems.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...
  • Collaborate with cross-functional and global Product Development teams to perform ISO 26262 Functional Safety analysis for new and carry-over vehicle technologies.
  • Develop, maintain, and deliver Functional Safety work products, including safety analyses, ratings, concepts, requirements, and supporting documentation as applicable to the assigned system or feature scope.
  • Work with subject matter experts in software, controls, systems, electrical/electronic architecture, hardware, and feature engineering to identify hazards, define safety requirements, and support safe system design decisions.
  • Apply Ford Functional Safety processes, methods, tools, and training to ensure consistent execution and traceability of safety-related engineering activities.
  • Use model-based systems engineering practices, including MBSE and SysML where appropriate, to improve clarity, reuse, integration, and efficiency of Functional Safety analysis.
  • Support globally common safety ratings, methods, tools, and training materials to improve alignment and accelerate adoption across Ford engineering teams.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that simplify processes, strengthen technical quality, and improve delivery speed without compromising safety rigor.
  • Communicate technical conclusions clearly through written documentation, reviews, and cross-functional discussions with engineering partners and leadership.


Qualifications

You'll have...
  • Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
  • 2+ years of experience engineering software-enabled, electrical/electronic, mechanical, systems, controls, or embedded vehicle systems.
  • 2+ years experience with vehicle motion controls i.e. powertrain, steering controls, & brakes.
  • 3+ years of experience reading, interpreting, and authoring technical requirements, specifications, or engineering documentation to support system-level analysis and traceability.
  • 4+ years of experience applying systems engineering concepts (e.g., requirements decomposition, hazard/risk analysis, safety case development) within a cross-functional product development environment.

Even better, you may have...
  • Experience with ISO 26262, Functional Safety, hazard analysis, safety concepts, safety requirements, safety case development, or related safety engineering activities.
  • Working knowledge of systems engineering, systems thinking, software fundamentals, electronic systems, controls, or hardware architecture.
  • Experience using MBSE, SysML, requirements management, traceability, or engineering analysis tools.
  • Demonstrated leadership through technical projects, professional experience, internships, research, student organizations, or cross-functional team activities.
  • Interest in the automotive industry and in developing safe, innovative, and customer-focused vehicle technologies.
  • Ability to simplify complex technical topics, drive alignment, and influence decisions through data, structured analysis, and clear communication.


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!

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $99,600-$166,600.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid

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