Ford Racing Cars Electrical System Engineer

Allen Park, MIFull-time$74.3k–$166kPosted Jul 10, 2026

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Passion for performance, Ford Racing - Road Car Team

At Ford, we’re committed to engineering the best performance vehicles possible. That commitment dates back to 1901 when Henry Ford and a small team of engineers developed a race car called “Sweepstakes”. It featured innovations such as mechanical fuel injection and insulated spark plugs – those breakthroughs helped Henry win the one and only race in which he ever competed. He used the notoriety - and winnings - of that win to start Ford Motor Company eventually.

That passion and ingenuity has powered wins from Daytona to Le Mans and from Indianapolis to Baja. Our success on the track has fueled the development of our cars on the road. Today, drivers can savor the performance of the Mustang Darkhorse SC, GTD, Raptor and, of course, the legendary Ford GT.

VISION: Create the world's leading performance portfolio…accessible to all.

MISSION: Fuel innovation and passion for Ford, on and off the road.

In this position...
The Ford Racing Electrical Team is seeking an independent, empowered and passionate Electrical Systems Integration Engineer to lead pre-design / design/launch of current and future Ford Racing vehicle programs.

What you'll do...

Responsible for design and development of Ford Performance-specific electrical content
Coordinate technical design reviews between component and EDS engineers to ensure system integrity in the design phase

Responsible for surveying Engineers for components that have electrical interfaces and ensuring those devices transmittals are populated into VSEM to support EDS wiring development.
Build DV Requirements for system-level electrical functions and perform validation testing to ensure product compliance
Support BOM signoffs for pre-production build events.
Represent the electrical team on evaluation drives.
Root cause and fix electrical issues on vehicles as they arise.
Support offsite vehicle-level DV testing.
Support breadboard activities by configuring, updating, and root causing electrical modules and systems.
Onsite support for vehicle builds at the assembly plant, representing the Electrical team and FSS (Full-Service Suppliers) and/or other internal/external resources to deliver subject programs.
Lead development of system designs that support vehicle performance targets.
Assure conformance to the Ford Racing DNA and all applicable Ford & regulatory requirements.
Develop innovative solutions for performance vehicles
Support supplier sourcing processes and FMA activities.
Handle deliverables to support program & engineering GPDS breakthroughs.
FEDE BOM / WERS / Bill of Material / AIMS / JIRA / 5/8Ds / FEDE DVP / Engineering Sign Off / QUIP / eCATs / IVS / VSCS / Software BOM / MSR.

You'll have...

BS in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) with 3+ years in automotive electrical systems and vehicle launch experience.
Proficient with GPDS deliverables and core Ford engineering systems (including FEDE, WERS, AIMS, JIRA, DFMEA, VSCS, DVP, and Software BOM).
Diagnostics & Networking: Hands-on experience with CAN tools, module flashing, network troubleshooting, bus queries, and CAN logging.
Ability to manage complex tasks and deliver results under tight timelines with outstanding organizational and follow-up skills.
Excellent presentation skills and a proven ability to lead and build relationships with multi-functional teams (Program, Studio, Purchasing, Engineering, VE/VI/VO).
Passion: A strong passion for performance and racing vehicles is highly desirable.

Even Better, You May Have...

MS in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
Active participation in Formula SAE (FSAE), Baja SAE, or amateur/professional motorsport engineering (wiring harness design, telemetry, or trackside support).
Hands-on experience with industry-standard network analysis tools such as Vector CANoe, CANalyzer, CANape, or Intrepid Control Systems Vehicle Spy.
Familiarity with Python, MATLAB, Simulink, or C++ for automated CAN data log analysis, scripting, or test simulation.
Experience with HIL test setups, lab breadboards, and bench-testing electrical components using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analyzers.
Familiarity with ISO 26262 (Functional Safety) and automotive cybersecurity protocols for connected modules.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

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 and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
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
A 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.

This position is a salary grade 6 and ranges from $74,300-$124,500., This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900. This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100-$166,200.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid

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