MBSE & Strategy Engineer

Ford • Dearborn, MI

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly capable and rigorous Systems Engineer to drive product excellence and system integration. In this role, you will apply aerospace-caliber systems engineering principles to automotive development, leveraging advanced Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) technologies to improve quality, reliability, and efficiency. You will manage the complete system lifecycle—acting as the central technical authority for system-level architecture, trade studies, optimization, and Model-Based Failure Mode Analysis (MBFMA). By combining deep technical expertise with a holistic, highly structured approach to system design, you will ensure that all functional, safety, and operational requirements are strictly met and validated.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of proven experience in systems engineering, architecture development, or complex systems integration (automotive, aerospace, or defense industries preferred).
• Demonstrated expertise in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and hands-on experience with SysML and modeling tools (e.g., MagicDraw, Dassault 3DX, Catia V6).
• Strong proficiency in analytical modeling and simulation tools (MATLAB, Simulink, LABVIEW, SIMSOLID).
• Deep understanding of the Systems Engineering V-model, requirements derivation, and structured engineering processes.
• Expertise in formal problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, Six Sigma, 3L5Y) and statistical analysis.
• Exceptional analytical thinking, emotional resilience, and the ability to effectively negotiate and drive cross-functional trade-offs.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Systems Engineering or related field.
• INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional Certification (ASEP/CSEP) or OMG SysML Certification.
• Experience with functional safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262, ARP4754, or DO-178C).
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Certification.
• Proven experience transitioning traditional document-based engineering processes into an industrialized, model-based environment.
• Familiarity with Ford-specific engineering tools and processes (TCe/FEDE, CAE/IPS, JIRA).

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and maintenance of comprehensive system models using SysML (MagicDraw/3DX), including boundary diagrams, context diagrams, and detailed component interactions.
• Define, decompose, and cascade realistic, balanced targets and functional requirements from the vehicle level down to hardware/software subsystem stakeholders, ensuring strict traceability and compliance with regulatory and safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262).
• Lead formal technical trade-off discussions and decision matrices within Systems Engineering Reviews to optimize solutions across cost, weight, performance, and manufacturability objectives.
• Develop mathematical and analytical models for electromechanical systems (using free body diagrams, MATLAB, and Simulink) to conduct Model-in-the-Loop (MiL), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL), and Requirements-in-the-Loop (RiL) analyses.
• Drive the development of robust MBFMAs, P-diagrams, DFMEAs, and Fault Tree Analyses. Utilize Large Language Models (LLMs) and Smart FMA AI to enhance the speed, accuracy, and depth of failure mode identification.
• Ensure the rigorous execution of the Robustness Checklist process and secure necessary signoffs to minimize failure risks and guarantee part reliability under all operational conditions.
• Act as the primary engineering authority for cross-functional integration issues, applying advanced statistical methods and formal root-cause analysis frameworks (e.g., 8D, Six Sigma, 3L5Y) to identify and permanently resolve systemic issues.
• Drive alignment across design, manufacturing, electrical, and purchasing teams, translating complex stakeholder constraints into clear, measurable system requirements.

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.

What This Job Offers

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