Senior Safety Investigations Engineer – Software and Electronics

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Dearborn, MI, USA
Hybrid
137K-203K Annually
Senior level
Automotive
The Role
Lead investigations of vehicle software and electronic hardware safety defects (especially ADAS), coordinate global resolution and regulatory interactions, design tests and field surveys, prepare technical reports and presentations, develop service solutions, maintain investigation documentation, and support recall-prevention and safety process initiatives.
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At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow’s transportation.

At Ford, we’re defining the future of human mobility with a strong focus on corporate responsibility. If you share this commitment, join the diverse team of passionate professionals within our Sustainability, Environment & Safety group. You’ll be a key contributor to our efforts to provide the technical and regulatory expertise necessary for advancing such critical initiatives as product safety, emissions, fuel economy, vehicle recycling and much more.


Responsibilities

What you’ll be able to do: 

Senior Safety Investigations Engineer – Software and Electronics - positions offered by Ford Motor Company (Dearborn, Michigan). Note, this is a hybrid position whereby the employee will work both from home and from the aforementioned worksite. Hence, the employee must live within a reasonable commuting distance from the worksite.  Lead internal and external safety defect investigations for vehicle software and electronic hardware defects, including compliance investigations. Identify concerns with global impact and work with regional CCRG peers in the resolution of potential concerns. Work with facing organizations to develop and conduct special tests, field surveys, etc., to help assess the necessary facts in the evaluation of potential safety and compliance issues. Prepare presentations and reports, including engineering analysis and the coordination of special vehicle/component demonstrations, to be used in both technical and non-technical discussions with all levels of leadership. Work proactively with NHTSA and TC on government investigations and compliance audits. Collaborate with facing organizations in the development of service solutions for potential field issues. Create and maintain investigation documentation in accordance with document retention guidelines and submit regulatory documentation as necessary. Identify potential lessons-learned opportunities in support of the company’s efforts to prevent future potential recalls through involvement in stop ships, Prevent Action Closures, Campaign Trends Task Force meetings, SDS development, and other initiatives. 

Qualifications

You'll have... 

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or Electronic Engineering and 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or a related occupation.   2 years of experience with each of the following skills is required:  1. Functional safety experience implementing ISO 2626-3, -4, -5, -6, -7 standards applied to an ADAS project. 2. Functional safety experience implementing ISO 26262-9, -10 standards resulting in completion of the safety analysis using both qualitative and quantitative analysis methods for an ADAS project. 3. Interface with state or federal regulatory agencies developing safety standards. 4. Conducting technical reviews including verification of work products.  1 year of experience with each of the following skills is required:  1. Developing and reviewing FMEA and FTA analysis for automotive systems. 2. Developing requirements utilizing MBSE. 3. Developing process/procedures supporting implementation of SOTIF Standard ISO PAS 21448.

We are offering a salary of $137,262.72 - $202,966.80/yr.

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 the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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.

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:

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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.

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or Electronic Engineering (or foreign equivalent)
  • 5 years progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or a related occupation
  • 2 years functional safety experience implementing ISO 26262 (parts 3-7) applied to ADAS projects
  • 2 years functional safety experience implementing ISO 26262 (parts 9 and 10) completing safety analysis using qualitative and quantitative methods for ADAS projects
  • 2 years interfacing with state or federal regulatory agencies developing safety standards
  • 2 years conducting technical reviews including verification of work products
  • 1 year developing and reviewing FMEA and FTA analysis for automotive systems
  • 1 year developing requirements utilizing MBSE
  • 1 year developing processes/procedures supporting implementation of SOTIF (ISO PAS 21448)
  • Live within reasonable commuting distance to Dearborn, Michigan (hybrid role)
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States (verification of employment eligibility at hire)

Ford Motor Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ford Motor Company and has not been reviewed or approved by Ford Motor Company.

  • Pay Growth & Progression The 2023 UAW–Ford agreement delivered immediate raises, restored cost-of-living adjustments, and accelerated progression to top rates for many hourly roles. These changes improved earnings trajectories compared with pre-2023 levels.
  • Healthcare Strength Hourly employees retained very low employee cost-sharing under the 2023–2028 UAW–Ford agreement, and salaried materials describe comprehensive day‑one medical, dental, and prescription coverage. Mental-health support and family‑building benefits add depth to the overall health package.
  • Retirement Support U.S. salaried roles feature a notable 401(k) contribution and match structure, and post‑2023 updates increased retirement contributions for many UAW‑represented employees. Together these elements strengthen long‑term financial security.

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The Company
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175,633 Employees
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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