Senior Systems Integration Engineer - Vehicle Access

Ford - Palo Alto, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Palo Alto, CA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

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. Ford Model E is responsible for developing the key technologies and capabilities - such as EV platforms, batteries, e-motors, inverters, charging and recycling - to create ground-up breakthrough electric vehicles. By joining the best software, engineering, design and UX talent, you will be a part of creating innovative technologies and concepts that can be applied across the Ford enterprise. Being on the Ford Model E team means building the future as Ford's center of innovation and growth through electric and connected vehicles and services. The Systems Integration Engineer working on Connectivity will be responsible for complete end to end integration of vehicle access system components and participate in the system level design activities for the subsystem. You will be the point person for anything connectivity & vehicle access related on this platform and lead the bring up activities in each of the vehicle builds. You will Conceptualize, Design, Engineer, Develop and support the launch of next-generation vehicle platforms for electric vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Complete end to end integration of vehicle access system components.
• Participate in the system level design activities for the subsystem.
• Lead the bring up activities in each of the vehicle builds.
• Conceptualize, design, engineer, develop and support the launch of next-generation vehicle platforms for electric vehicles.
• Act as the point person for anything connectivity and vehicle access related on the platform.

Requirements

• Experience in systems integration engineering, particularly in vehicle access systems.
• Strong understanding of electric vehicle technologies and platforms.
• Proficiency in system level design and integration activities.
• Ability to lead and coordinate cross-functional teams during vehicle builds.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with software development for vehicle systems.
• Familiarity with UX design principles in automotive applications.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for vehicle access systems.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health insurance plans.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.