D&R Engineer

Ford • Dearborn, MI

2d • $86,600 - $144,900 • Hybrid

About The Position

Ford Motor Company is seeking a motivated, technical, and passionate Design & Release Engineer to manage the Telematics Control Unit (TCU) module and lead end-to-end TCU software delivery and system integration across FNV2, FNV3, and FNV3.x architectures. The role includes on-site validation and launch leadership, agile cross-functional collaboration, proactive risk management, on-time GPDS sign-off, and post-launch support. The position is hybrid, with a requirement to be on site four or more days per week.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, or Software Engineering, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• At least 2 years of experience with software planning and releasing, with a strong understanding of the vehicle program release lifecycle.
• At least 1 year of automotive industry experience and practical knowledge of CAN and Ethernet communication protocols.
• Experience executing DVP&R (Design Verification Plan and Report) and DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis).
• At least 1 year of experience working within Agile frameworks.
• Advanced proficiency with industry-standard tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• At least 1 year of expert-level skill in authoring comprehensive engineering documents and delivering high-impact technical presentations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Ford systems, specifically WERS and IVS.
• Master's degree in Electrical, Computer, or Software Engineering.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to establish robust project frameworks, including defining milestones, deliverables, and critical-path timelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery and integration of TCU software into FNV2, FNV3, and FNV3.x vehicles, overseeing technical execution, deadlines, and project requirements.
• Provide leadership and support for vehicle launches by ensuring timely TCU software integration and functionality.
• Manage ongoing software improvements and maintenance to address post-launch issues.
• Facilitate collaboration between program teams and the internal software development team, championing agile methods for software delivery across vehicle programs.
• Promote innovation, problem-solving, and continuous improvement in TCU software.
• Partner with software development program management teams to define and implement processes that ensure on-time software delivery aligned with vehicle program requirements.
• Use connected vehicle data to support engineering problem-solving and data-driven decisions.
• Provide on-site support to troubleshoot, flash, test, and validate TCU software at the system level on a breadboard or vehicle, and collect data to improve software quality.
• Identify potential project risks related to software development and integration, develop mitigation strategies, and escalate critical risks for timely resolution.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, and subsidized backup child care.
• Family-building benefits, including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments.
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee resource groups.
• Paid time off for individual and team community service.
• Paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day.
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level