Feature Systems Engineer - Partner Programs
Core
System owner for connected vehicle features, cloud-integrated services, and supplier alignment, defining requirements and governing interfaces for Ford's retail and commercial customers.
Role type
Senior IC feature systems engineer (connected vehicles)
Builds
Connected vehicle features, cloud services, OTA updates, fleet telematics, and remote-command capabilities for Ford vehicles.
Domain
Automotive + Cloud/Connected Systems
Required skills
Systems engineering, cloud interface definition, supplier integration management, regulatory compliance (cybersecurity/privacy), OTA governance, fleet telematics definition, requirement validation, sequence diagram creation, change control processes.
Preferred skills
OEM vehicle program integration experience, release-readiness evidence contribution, post-launch issue resolution.
Technologies
Cloud platforms, OTA systems, Telematics, VIN association workflows, SIM activation processes, Fleet management systems.
Responsibilities
Define connected vehicle technical, security, privacy, and regulatory requirements; Own Ford cloud interface definitions and connectivity architecture; Communicate feature expectations to suppliers and drive closure of implementation gaps; Define OTA deployment strategies and software-update governance; Verify supplier implementation compliance with Ford-defined architectures.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
