Model-Based Systems Engineer - Digital Transformation

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Ford is seeking a Model-Based Systems Engineer to join its Digital Transformation team and help advance digital engineering and failure mode avoidance across the global Product Development organization. The role applies Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) expertise to the selection, implementation, customization, integration, and support of enterprise tools and processes, including CATIA Magic (MagicDraw/Cameo) and Teamwork Cloud (TWC).

The engineer owns the lifecycle of MBSE tools and methods, develops custom tool enhancements and integrations, supports collaboration infrastructure, and helps engineering teams adopt MBSE. The position also advances the Digital Thread across product development by improving interoperability among MBSE tools, CAD design data, requirements, and CAE disciplines. The role supports digital implementation of Failure Mode Avoidance practices and researches emerging technologies such as Generative AI and SysML V2.

This is a hybrid position. Candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location may be required to work onsite four or more days per week. The position is salary grade 7–8, with a stated range of $99,600–$192,900. Visa sponsorship is not available; candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, such as Systems, Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and SysML.
• Advanced hands-on expertise with MagicDraw/CATIA Magic and Teamwork Cloud (TWC).
• Demonstrated experience creating and managing domain-specific languages (DSLs) and MagicDraw profiles.
• Working knowledge of SAE J1739 Failure Mode Avoidance (FMA) disciplines and CATIA Magic integrations.
• Experience providing technical user support, issue management, and training or mentoring in SysML, MBSE, or CATIA Magic.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Engineering, such as Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, or Computer Science.
• At least 5 years of systems engineering and model-based systems engineering experience.
• OMG SysML and/or INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP/CSEP) certification.
• Deep understanding of SysML model composition, architecture patterns, and collaboration best practices.
• Experience as a Lead Systems Engineer on a major MBSE project and/or leading MBSE adoption and deployment at an organizational or large-project scale.
• Familiarity with AI/ML principles, integrations, and deployment within engineering tools, such as AI-assisted modeling.
• Familiarity with SysML V2 and the RAAML standard.
• Experience with Agile/SAFe methodologies, Jira backlog maintenance, and requirements management tools.
• Experience using the 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX/CATIA) environment and MagicDraw/CATIA Magic connectors or integrations, such as Data Hub.

Responsibilities

• Create, manage, and maintain custom Domain-Specific Languages (DSLs) and MagicDraw/CATIA Magic profiles aligned with Ford engineering standards and Failure Mode Avoidance (FMA) methodologies.
• Work with the tool vendor on plugin and integration development, deployment, and tool lifecycle management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and IT partners to integrate MBSE tools with other enterprise systems.
• Expand interoperability among MBSE tools, 2D/3D CAD design data, requirements, and CAE disciplines to support a Digital Thread across the product lifecycle.
• Provide subject matter expertise and technical mentorship to product development teams to advance adoption and deployment of MBSE methodologies and CATIA Magic.
• Support Quality and Robustness workstreams by ensuring MBSE model structures and processes support SAE J1739 FMA disciplines and the RAAML standard, including digital execution of DFMEAs, Boundary and P-Diagrams, and Robustness Checklists.
• Support the transition of FMA processes from document-based to model-based execution.
• Provide user support, manage issues, and continuously enhance the enterprise MBSE tool suite; troubleshoot complex modeling and integration challenges.
• Support Enterprise Technology teams with Teamwork Cloud infrastructure activities, including server upgrades and performance improvements.
• Create, maintain, and update tool training documentation, modeling guidelines, and learning materials.
• Research and implement emerging technologies, including Generative AI-driven solutions and SysML V2, to accelerate modeling and improve model quality.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, and subsidized backup childcare.
• 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