Core Functional Safety Engineer

As a Core Functional Safety Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring that advanced vehicle technologies are designed with safety at their core. You will collaborate with global cross-functional teams to apply ISO 26262 processes, methods, and tools across multiple vehicle domains.

This role combines functional safety expertise with systems engineering practices, leveraging MBSE/SysML to develop and integrate safe, innovative solutions from concept through production. You will contribute to safety concepts, system design, and continuous improvement initiatives while supporting Ford's vision for next-generation electric and software-defined vehicles.

We made history and now we work to transform the future - for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters. Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!

What you'll do...

• Execute ISO 26262 functional safety activities across global and cross-functional teams (e.g., powertrain, infotainment, active safety, driver assistance).
• Apply Ford functional safety processes, methods, tools, and training to develop safety work products for systems and software.
• Use MBSE/SysML to model system functions, interfaces, and safety-related behaviors.
• Support development of safety concepts (FSC/TSC) and system architectures.
• Collaborate with research and advanced engineering teams to transition new technologies into production.
• Create clear and compliant technical documentation to support audits, reviews, and program milestones.
• Work closely with product development, quality, and manufacturing teams to ensure "safety by design."
• Identify and drive continuous improvement in functional safety processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Contribute to global safety libraries, standards, and best practices.
• Develop into a subject matter expert and support mentoring within the team.

What you'll do...

• Execute ISO 26262 functional safety activities across global and cross-functional teams (e.g., powertrain, infotainment, active safety, driver assistance).
• Apply Ford functional safety processes, methods, tools, and training to develop safety work products for systems and software.
• Use MBSE/SysML to model system functions, interfaces, and safety-related behaviors.
• Support development of safety concepts (FSC/TSC) and system architectures.
• Collaborate with research and advanced engineering teams to transition new technologies into production.
• Create clear and compliant technical documentation to support audits, reviews, and program milestones.
• Work closely with product development, quality, and manufacturing teams to ensure "safety by design."
• Identify and drive continuous improvement in functional safety processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Contribute to global safety libraries, standards, and best practices.
• Develop into a subject matter expert and support mentoring within the team.