Ford Racing Cars Electrical System Engineer
About The Position
The Ford Racing Electrical Team is seeking an independent, empowered and passionate Electrical Systems Integration Engineer to lead pre-design / design/launch of current and future Ford Racing vehicle programs. This role is responsible for the design and development of Ford Performance-specific electrical content, coordinating technical design reviews, and ensuring system integrity in the design phase. The engineer will also be responsible for surveying component electrical interfaces, building DV Requirements for system-level electrical functions, performing validation testing, and supporting BOM signoffs for pre-production build events. Additionally, the role involves representing the electrical team on evaluation drives, troubleshooting and resolving electrical issues on vehicles, supporting offsite vehicle-level DV testing, and supporting breadboard activities. Onsite support for vehicle builds at the assembly plant is also a key responsibility, as is leading the development of system designs that support vehicle performance targets and assuring conformance to the Ford Racing DNA and all applicable Ford & regulatory requirements. The engineer will develop innovative solutions for performance vehicles, support supplier sourcing processes and FMA activities, and handle deliverables to support program & engineering GPDS breakthroughs. Familiarity with various Ford engineering systems and processes such as FEDE BOM / WERS / Bill of Material / AIMS / JIRA / 5/8Ds / FEDE DVP / Engineering Sign Off / QUIP / eCATs / IVS / VSCS / Software BOM / MSR is expected.
Requirements
- BS in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) with 3+ years in automotive electrical systems and vehicle launch experience.
- Proficient with GPDS deliverables and core Ford engineering systems (including FEDE, WERS, AIMS, JIRA, DFMEA, VSCS, DVP, and Software BOM).
- Diagnostics & Networking: Hands-on experience with CAN tools, module flashing, network troubleshooting, bus queries, and CAN logging.
- Ability to manage complex tasks and deliver results under tight timelines with outstanding organizational and follow-up skills.
- Excellent presentation skills and a proven ability to lead and build relationships with multi-functional teams (Program, Studio, Purchasing, Engineering, VE/VI/VO).
- Passion: A strong passion for performance and racing vehicles is highly desirable.
Nice To Haves
- MS in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Active participation in Formula SAE (FSAE), Baja SAE, or amateur/professional motorsport engineering (wiring harness design, telemetry, or trackside support).
- Hands-on experience with industry-standard network analysis tools such as Vector CANoe, CANalyzer, CANape, or Intrepid Control Systems Vehicle Spy.
- Familiarity with Python, MATLAB, Simulink, or C++ for automated CAN data log analysis, scripting, or test simulation.
- Experience with HIL test setups, lab breadboards, and bench-testing electrical components using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analyzers.
- Familiarity with ISO 26262 (Functional Safety) and automotive cybersecurity protocols for connected modules.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for design and development of Ford Performance-specific electrical content
- Coordinate technical design reviews between component and EDS engineers to ensure system integrity in the design phase
- Responsible for surveying Engineers for components that have electrical interfaces and ensuring those devices transmittals are populated into VSEM to support EDS wiring development.
- Build DV Requirements for system-level electrical functions and perform validation testing to ensure product compliance
- Support BOM signoffs for pre-production build events.
- Represent the electrical team on evaluation drives.
- Root cause and fix electrical issues on vehicles as they arise.
- Support offsite vehicle-level DV testing.
- Support breadboard activities by configuring, updating, and root causing electrical modules and systems.
- Onsite support for vehicle builds at the assembly plant, representing the Electrical team and FSS (Full-Service Suppliers) and/or other internal/external resources to deliver subject programs.
- Lead development of system designs that support vehicle performance targets.
- Assure conformance to the Ford Racing DNA and all applicable Ford & regulatory requirements.
- Develop innovative solutions for performance vehicles
- Support supplier sourcing processes and FMA activities.
- Handle deliverables to support program & engineering GPDS breakthroughs.
Benefits
- Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
- Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up 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 Year’s Day
- Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
