Staff Exterior Lighting Systems Engineer
Core
Design, develop, validate, and deliver exterior lighting systems for advanced EV products, managing the lifecycle from concept design to production launch.
Role type
Staff Exterior Lighting Systems Engineer (Automotive OEM)
Builds
Exterior lighting systems for Ford vehicles (gas, hybrid, electric)
Domain
Automotive / Electric Vehicles / Lighting Systems
Required skills
Exterior lighting system design, CAD (3DX, Catia, NX, ICEMSURF, Alias), Lighting systems development, Global regulatory compliance, Cross-functional integration, Manufacturing process optimization
Preferred skills
Homologation and photometric regulations (FMVSS 108, ECE R48), Optical simulation (SPEOS, Lucid Shape), Full LED lighting systems, Advanced lighting technologies (ADB, Laser, OLED, Matrix, DMD), Materials and manufacturing processes (stamping, injection molding, composites)
Responsibilities
Develop state-of-the-art exterior lighting systems meeting aesthetic intent and regulatory requirements; Engineer and execute lighting from concept feasibility to production launch; Guide cross-functional integration with studio, vehicle, electrical, manufacturing, and software teams; Analyze, test, and validate lighting prototypes from mechanical, electrical, and optical perspectives; Optimize form, function, performance, and cost with architecture and supplier chain; Define requirements and specifications to achieve vehicle attribute targets.
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities