Systems Engineer

Ford Motor Company

. Partner with cross-functional teams to define what a vehicle needs to observe .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesJunior💰 $99,600 - $166,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and deploying software solutions, particularly in web applications using React and JavaScript/TypeScript. Proficient in API integration, data processing automation, and creating AI-enabled applications with LLM APIs and RAG.

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Web Application DevelopmentAPI IntegrationPython ScriptingAI-Enabled Application DevelopmentTechnical Documentation Creation

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Hard Skills

ReactJavaScriptTypeScriptPythonSQLGraphQLREST APIsFMEADTCsPIDs

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingEfficiency ImprovementRoot-Cause Analysis

Tools & Technologies

PrismaCloud PlatformsDatabase Access ToolsTelemetry SystemsDiagnostic Workflows

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing MetricsOverall Equipment EffectivenessProduction DeploymentSystem Integration TestingUser Adoption

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudGraphQLJavaScriptPythonReactSQLTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with cross-functional teams to define what a vehicle needs to observe
Write technical requirements covering ECU logging and cloud interpretation
Lead integration through to global production monitoring
Define and enforce the Definition of Done for diagnostic workflows
Ensure code is functional, observable, maintainable, and meets production benchmarks
Tailor system behavior and data visualization for third-party technicians, remote drivers, and enterprise engineers
Distill complex system telemetry into actionable insights
Communicate technical tradeoffs and root-cause analyses to engineering teams and non-technical leadership
Engineer AI-powered diagnostic capabilities combining vehicle signals such as DTCs, PIDs, and Ethernet logs with LLM-based reasoning and RAG
Lead system integration testing and simulate complex failure modes using FMEA
Ensure end-to-end pipelines trigger correct alerts and human-in-the-loop support processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS or equivalent degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience developing and deploying software solutions
1+ years of professional or co-op experience developing web applications using React, JavaScript/TypeScript, or comparable technologies
Experience with API integration, relational databases, and production deployment
Experience developing and modifying Python scripts to automate engineering workflows, improve software build processes, or streamline data processing
Ability to identify redundant steps and deliver measurable efficiency improvements
Experience delivering at least 1 application from requirements and database design through deployment and user adoption
Familiarity with GraphQL or REST APIs, SQL, and database access tools such as Prisma or comparable frameworks
Experience building at least 1 AI-enabled application using LLM APIs, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), or conversational agents
Ability to integrate internal knowledge sources or external information services into practical user-facing workflows
Experience integrating machine, equipment, or operational data into software applications, including dashboards or automated workflows
Understanding of manufacturing metrics such as availability, performance, quality, cycle time, or overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
Experience creating or improving technical documentation, user manuals, demonstration materials, or application requirements
Ability to work with engineers, customers, and operational stakeholders to translate needs into usable software
Experience diagnosing software or hardware issues, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions
Demonstrated ability to improve system usability, processing efficiency, or engineering productivity
Visa sponsorship is not available; candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States

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 and 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 and the option to purchase additional vacation time