Tech Leader - Sustainable Fuels & Decarbonization
Core
Lead research and technical strategy for energy, fuel science, and decarbonization of on-road transportation, serving as the primary technical authority on energy carriers and vehicle propulsion systems.
Role type
Senior technical leader (Research & Advanced Engineering)
Builds
Technoeconomic models, life-cycle assessment (LCA) evidence, and corporate decarbonization strategies.
Domain
Automotive industry + Energy systems & Fuel science
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Fuels analysis (conventional & alternative), Life-cycle assessment (LCA) methodology, Technoeconomic modeling, Team leadership, Regulatory compliance analysis, Stakeholder engagement
Preferred skills
Ph.D. in Engineering/Environmental Science, Carbon credit market knowledge, Hydrogen production pathways expertise, Techno-economic modeling tools (Aspen HYSYS, GREET), LCA software (SimaPro, GaBi)
Technologies
Aspen HYSYS, GREET model, SimaPro, GaBi, openLCA
Responsibilities
Lead research on fuel properties and performance implications; Conduct cradle-to-grave LCAs for vehicles and supply chains; Develop models to evaluate economic viability of fuel pathways; Represent Ford in technical consortia and government partnerships; Translate energy science findings into actionable technology strategy; Track global fuel and carbon-accounting regulations.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities