CareerPlan

Ford Racing Electrical Systems Engineer

Allen Park, MI, United StatesFull-time$87k–$145k2026-10-16 → 2026-11-10
HybridNo visa sponsorship

Core

Lead pre-design, design, and launch of Ford Racing vehicle electrical systems, ensuring system integrity and compliance with performance targets.

Role type

Senior IC electrical systems engineer (automotive racing)

Builds

Ford Racing performance vehicles and their electrical subsystems

Domain

Automotive industry, high-performance racing vehicles

Required skills

automotive electrical systems design, system-level validation testing, root cause analysis, BOM management, project management, CAN network troubleshooting, vehicle configuration

Preferred skills

Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, experience with CAN tools and module software flashing, experience with vehicle configuration (VSCS), passion for performance vehicles

Technologies

CAN tools, VSCS, JIRA, FEDE BOM, WERS, AIMS, 5/8Ds, DFMEA, Six Sigma

Responsibilities

Design and develop Ford Racing specific electrical content, coordinate technical design reviews, build DV requirements and perform validation testing, support BOM sign-offs, represent the team on evaluation drives, root cause and fix electrical issues, support offsite vehicle level DV testing, configure and update electrical modules, provide onsite support for vehicle builds, lead supplier resources, develop system designs for performance targets, assure conformance to Ford Racing DNA and regulatory requirements, support supplier sourcing processes

Seniority

Mid-to-Senior, hands-on IC