Functional Safety Engineer

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Dearborn, MI, USA
Hybrid
74K-156K Annually
Senior level
Automotive
The Role
Develop and maintain automotive functional safety artifacts, including HARA, safety concepts, and safety requirements. Perform DFMEA, FTA, and DFA analyses according to ISO 26262. Plan safety verification and validation, create and evaluate test cases, and collaborate with systems, hardware, software, and V&V teams to deliver comprehensive safety cases for next-generation vehicles.
Summary Generated by Built In

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

Product Creation & Industrialization

In this position... 
Shape the Safety of Next-Generation Vehicles
Collaborate with a High-Performing, Cross-Disciplinary Team

Define Safety for the Software-Defined Vehicle Era

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

Develop and maintain Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessments (HARA), Functional Safety Concepts (FSC), and Safety Requirement Specifications (SRS)
Produce safety analysis (DFMEA, FTA, DFA, per ISO 26262)
Support the planning of Safety Verification & Validation activities at different levels of system abstraction
Support the creation of test cases (DVP), their execution and evaluation of the results
Collaborate cross-functionally with systems, hardware, software, and V&V stakeholders to deliver a safe product with a comprehensive safety case

Qualifications

You'll have...

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Aerospace, Mechanical, Systems, Computer Engineering or related degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Even better, you may have...
5 years of experience in Functional Safety
5 years of experience products in mass production
2 years of experience with Model Based Systems Engineering
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service 
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day 
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time. 

This position is a salary grade 6 and ranges from $74,300-$124,500., This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900., This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100-$156,200. 
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Aerospace, Mechanical, Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience
  • 5 years of experience in functional safety
  • 5 years of experience with products in mass production
  • 2 years of experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States

Ford Motor Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, and vision coverage start on day one with options that include zero-premium plans, free mental health support, and wellness resources. For represented hourly employees, health plans are described as low-cost with strong coverage value.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) with company match and additional company contributions is available from day one, alongside life and disability coverage. Pension eligibility in certain situations and financial-planning support reinforce long‑term security.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave, fertility, surrogacy, and adoption benefits, plus a ramp‑up program for returning parents, reflect a family‑focused package. Flexible Family Care days and generous time‑off options help address short‑term caregiving and personal needs.

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The Company
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Year Founded: 1903

What We Do

Ford is a global company with shared ideals and a deep sense of family. From our earliest days as a pioneer of modern transportation, we have sought to make the world a better place – one that benefits lives, communities and the planet. We are here to provide the means for every person to move and pursue their dreams, serving as a bridge between personal freedom and the future of mobility. In that pursuit, our 186,000 employees around the world help to set the pace of innovation every day.

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