Staff Electrical Engineer, Design Concept Engineering

The new Ford Universal EV Platform and Ford Universal EV Production System were born from a team that combines the discipline, expertise and scale of a company with 122 years of experience with the speed, innovation and first-principles thinking of a California-based electric vehicle hardware and software skunkworks team. The result: a simple, efficient, flexible ecosystem to deliver a family of affordable, electric, software-defined vehicles - the first of which is a midsize, four-door electric pickup that will be assembled at Ford's Louisville Assembly Plant for U.S. and export markets. Its launch is scheduled for 2027.

Advanced EV's Design Concept Engineering team is looking for an EE Staff Hardware Engineer to join our fast-paced development, working on cutting-edge features with complex hardware, sensors and software. You would be responsible for architecting, implementing and designing boards for our upcoming product platform, including both on-vehicle and off-vehicle components. This work focuses on product-differentiating, customer-facing designs and circuits for new products features and development. A good candidate would have a strong background in printed circuit board design, schematics and layout, and a portfolio of shipping products in which they crafted the specifications, did schematic design, layout, bring up, and testing for. They would have knowledge of DC-to-DC converters, high speed digital signaling, common data buses (I2C, SPI…) and analog circuit design. Experience with working with oversea CMs and production processes are preferred.

We aren't just building electric cars; we're redefining the relationship between the driver and the road. Joining Ford's Advanced EV means working with the nimble mindset of a tech startup, backed by the resources and manufacturing powerhouse of a century-old icon. From next-gen battery chemistry to aerodynamic breakthroughs, we are the team proving that the future of electric is rugged, capable, and undeniably Ford. You'll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.

What you'll do…

Electrical Design- This would include schematic and layout of key electrical boards as well as providing guidance to JDM/OEMs on executing designs.

Bring Up and validation- Bring up designs done in-house and at JDM/OEM. Test designs for reliability and validity. Implement changes to address issues found.

Rapid Prototyping- Create quick, simple designs to execute design vision of the studio team using off the shelf parts. Understand tradeoffs being made for velocity and mitigate risks that impact team progress.

System Integration- Work with other engineering teams to integrate electrical designs into our vehicles.

Influence design decisions- Help define electrical architecture and execution.

What you'll do…

Electrical Design- This would include schematic and layout of key electrical boards as well as providing guidance to JDM/OEMs on executing designs.

Bring Up and validation- Bring up designs done in-house and at JDM/OEM. Test designs for reliability and validity. Implement changes to address issues found.

Rapid Prototyping- Create quick, simple designs to execute design vision of the studio team using off the shelf parts. Understand tradeoffs being made for velocity and mitigate risks that impact team progress.

System Integration- Work with other engineering teams to integrate electrical designs into our vehicles.

Influence design decisions- Help define electrical architecture and execution.