ADAS Functional Safety Engineer

Ford Motor Company

. Lead development and integration of Functional Safety work products on vehicle program applications for ADAS features such as BlueCruise and Pro-Trailer Hitch Assist .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $97,140 - $162,540 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Functional Safety processes, including Hazard Analysis, Risk Assessments, and compliance with ISO 26262 standards. Proficient in Model Based Systems Engineering and cross-functional collaboration to ensure the delivery of safe automotive products.

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Functional Safety ExpertiseHazard Analysis and Risk AssessmentISO 26262 ComplianceModel Based Systems EngineeringAutomotive Product Development

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Hard Skills

Hazard AnalysisRisk AssessmentFunctional Safety ConceptTechnical Safety ConceptDFMEAFTADFASafety VerificationTest Case DevelopmentData Analysis

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional CollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

SysMLMagicDraw

Industry Keywords

ADASBlueCruisePro-Trailer Hitch AssistAutomotive SensorsECUsSafety AuditsSafety Assessments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead development and integration of Functional Safety work products on vehicle program applications for ADAS features such as BlueCruise and Pro-Trailer Hitch Assist
Develop and maintain Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessments (HARA), Functional Safety Concepts (FSC), and Technical Safety Concepts (TSC)
Produce safety analysis including DFMEA, FTA, and DFA per ISO 26262
Support planning of Safety Verification & Validation activities at different levels of system abstraction
Support creation, execution, and evaluation of test cases (DVP)
Contribute to safety audits and assessments
Collaborate cross-functionally with systems, hardware, software, and V&V stakeholders to deliver a safe product with a comprehensive safety case

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Aerospace, Mechanical, Systems, Computer Engineering or related degree; or foreign equivalency degree, or a combination of equivalent experience and education
5 years of experience in Functional Safety
5 years of experience products in mass production
2 years of experience with Model Based Systems Engineering
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Verification of employment eligibility required at hire
Preferred: Master’s Degree in Electrical, Aerospace, Mechanical, Systems, Computer Engineering or related degree; or foreign equivalency degree, or a combination of equivalent experience and education
Preferred: 10 years of experience in Functional Safety
Preferred: 5+ years of experience with automotive product development
Preferred: 2+ years of experience with SysML / MagicDraw
Preferred: 2+ years of experience with development of automotive sensors (e.g., cameras, radars) and ECUs
Preferred: 2+ years of experience developing and conducting laboratory and vehicle tests, gathering and analyzing data

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
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