D&R Engineer

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

20h • 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, 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.

The engineer will lead software integration and delivery across vehicle programs, support vehicle launches, coordinate with program and software development teams, and use connected-vehicle data to inform engineering decisions. On-site work includes troubleshooting, flashing, testing, and validating TCU software at the system level on a breadboard or vehicle. The role also includes software maintenance and ongoing improvements to address post-launch issues.

This is a salary grade 7 position with a stated range of $86,600–$144,900. Final salary grade and pay will depend on the candidate’s skills and experience, job scope, responsibility, and competitive market value. Visa sponsorship is not available. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility will be verified at hire.

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 communication protocols such as CAN and Ethernet.
• 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 technical presentations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Ford systems, specifically WERS and IVS, is highly desirable.
• 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 project frameworks, including milestones, deliverables, and critical-path timelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical execution and delivery of TCU software into FNV2, FNV3, and FNV3.x vehicles, meeting deadlines and project requirements.
• Support successful vehicle launches by ensuring timely integration and functionality of TCU software.
• Manage software maintenance and ongoing improvements to address post-launch issues.
• Facilitate collaboration between vehicle program teams and the internal software development team, championing agile methods for software delivery across programs.
• Promote innovation, problem-solving, and continuous improvement in the team.
• Partner with software development program management teams to establish processes that support on-time 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 system level on a breadboard or vehicle, and collect data to improve software quality.
• Proactively identify software development and integration risks, develop mitigation strategies, or escalate critical risks for timely resolution.
• Support on-site validation and launch leadership, and help ensure on-time GPDS sign-off and post-launch support.

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