Senior Systems Engineer (Lighting) at Ford Global Career Site

Palo Alto, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Systems Engineering, Electrical Architecture, Functional Architecture, Functional Safety, System Integration, Model-Based Systems Engineering, Debugging, Vehicle Network Protocols, Requirements Management, Communication Skills, Project Management, Embedded C, Python, MATLAB, Simulink, Cybersecurity

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Lead the feature and function development of systems related to interior and exterior lighting, defining requirements, iterating via stakeholder reviews, and enabling HW and SW developers. Define, test, and validate combined hardware and system requirements for any lighting features and functions. Drive functional and/or electrical simulations Lead and manage the integration of initial prototype systems, including debugging and engineering tests for prototype bucks, lab cars, and vehicles. Conduct architecture investigations and execute trade studies to optimize design strategies for experience, cost, and performance. Drive functional safety analyses and decomposition of complex vehicle subsystems, creating functional boundary diagrams and system interface specifications. Execute systems integration efforts with interface definition, development, and testing in collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams. Lead/Support system diagnostics Established and active employee resource groups B.S. in Computer Science or Electrical, Computer, or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent Strong understanding of systems engineering fundamentals and ability to apply them to automotive concepts Experience and working knowledge of systems development, electrical architecture, functional architecture, functional safety, and system integration Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools Experience defining and driving to implementation complex and cross-functional features and functions Proven debugging and diagnostic skills in electrical, mechanical, and functional/software domains Experience with Vehicle Network Protocols such as CAN, LIN, and Automotive Ethernet Experience with creating and executing component and system level test procedures Experience with requirements capture in requirements management software platforms (e.g. JAMA, DOORS) focused on functional and performance requirements Excellent teamwork, problem-solving, communication, and project management skills Strong written and verbal communication skills An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a high performing team A systems approach to design and development with the desire and curiosity to strive for exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvement > 5 years experience in a systems engineering or similar role Master's Degree Computer Science or Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent Expert in model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools Experience with embedded C, Python, MATLAB, Simulink, SPICE, IQ-FMEA, and similar Experience with HARA, HAZOP, FMEA, FMEDA, and similar Experience with wireless connectivity, cybersecurity, certificate/key exchanges, and similar

Responsibilities

Lead the development of systems related to lighting, defining requirements and enabling developers. Manage integration of prototype systems and conduct architecture investigations to optimize design strategies.