ADAS Feature Systems Engineer

Ford Motor Company

. Lead development of feature engineering deliverables, including Concept, Logical and Technology requirements, boundary diagrams, design analysis, Failure Mode Avoidance, robustness fields, and test procedures .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $84,480 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and validating ADAS features, ensuring compliance with ISO 26262 and global regulations while leading cross-functional teams to achieve high-quality customer experiences. Proficient in system engineering, functional safety, and advanced validation methodologies.

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ADAS DevelopmentFunctional Safety (ISO 26262)System EngineeringCross-Functional LeadershipModel-Based Design (MATLAB, Simulink)

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Hard Skills

Feature EngineeringRequirements DevelopmentDesign AnalysisHazard Analysis/Risk AssessmentFMA AnalysisSystem IntegrationData AnalyticsValidation ProceduresRoot-Cause AnalysisTechnical Presentation

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationTeamworkProject ManagementInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

SysMLMagicDrawCAE SimulationHIL TestingSIL Testing

Industry Keywords

ADASECE/UNECE R79R2144Vehicle SystemsDriving Control Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead development of feature engineering deliverables, including Concept, Logical and Technology requirements, boundary diagrams, design analysis, Failure Mode Avoidance, robustness fields, and test procedures
Collaborate with design and product teams to realize the desired ADAS feature experience
Work with Hardware, Software, and Test teams to ensure feature requirements are cascaded, aligned, and accepted
Develop and refine vehicle-level use cases, interfaces, and feature-level specifications for production feature delivery
Establish feature objectives and system-level test methodologies aligned with customer objectives
Develop feature functional safety requirements, item definitions, hazard analyses/risk assessments, and functional safety concepts in compliance with ISO 26262 and Ford’s Functional Safety process
Ensure global regulatory compliance, including ECE/UNECE R79 and R2144
Integrate new features with existing features to provide a strong customer experience
Establish validation procedures, including CAE simulation and vehicle testing
Ensure affected-system integration meets desired feature-level performance
Support design validation methods for robustness across vehicle environmental conditions and customer usage profiles
Analyze data from track, lab, and model-based validation to verify requirements
Plan and execute real-world ADAS feature evaluation through vehicle, HIL, and virtual testing
Identify system problems and issues
Coordinate root-cause analysis with internal functions and external suppliers
Support sign-off of feature-level performance for initial vehicle program implementation
Gather quality history and drive feature quality improvements using data analytics, launch feedback, warranty data, and external metrics
Lead robustness activities through FMA and advanced HIL/SIL/vehicle validation
Lead complex root-cause investigations using 8D and 5-Why methods
Present technical solutions to enterprise leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems, Computer Engineering or related degree
3+ years of experience developing in the ADAS domain using radars, cameras, LIDAR, ultrasonic sensors and/or other related vehicle systems
2+ years in system engineering, including System V, functional decomposition, design analysis, requirements development, system integration and FMA analysis
2+ years leading cross-functional communications and multidisciplinary teams across hardware, software, functional safety, and testing
Strong leadership with a passion for quality and customer happiness
Excellent communication, teamwork, interpersonal and project management skills
Ability to work well independently and take initiative
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Master’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, Computer Engineering or related degree preferred
Experience with SysML/MagicDraw preferred
Experience with model-based design, such as MATLAB and Simulink, preferred
Experience with Functional Safety (ISO 26262) and Failure Mode Avoidance preferred
5+ years of experience with system architecture, design, and documentation preferred
5+ years of experience with GPDS and program deliverables preferred
5+ years of experience with ADAS Perception, Sensing, or Driving Control systems preferred
2+ years of experience designing and developing traffic sign recognition, lane keeping systems, or related driving features preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days
Paid parental leave
New parent ramp-up programs
Subsidized back-up child care
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members
Management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
Generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off
Option to purchase additional vacation time
Visa sponsorship available