Platform Prototype Build Engineer

Job description

In this position… The Opportunity: Build the Future, Don’t Just Verify It. We are forming a brand-new team to lead the deployment of Ford’s Next-Generation Electrical Architecture. Operating out of the new Ford Road Office—alongside the expanding VISE and HIL labs—this team is the central nervous system for our new platform. We are pulling testing ahead of the curve, bridging the gap between foundational hardware and advanced software integration. This is a ground-floor opportunity to define how Ford prototypes and integrates complex architectures. You won’t just be following a process; you will be helping to invent it. What you'll do…: We are looking for a "Technical Diplomat" and "First Responder." You will sit at the intersection of VEV Breadboard teams, Functional Engineering, Feature owners, and V&V HIL teams. Your job is to synthesize these diverse inputs into a coherent, rapid-iteration build plan. - Orchestrate the Build: Serve as the single point of contact for the Platform Breadboards and Prototypes. You will manage the convergence of hardware and software under the new architecture, ensuring rapid iterations despite high complexity. - Engineer Solutions (ICAs): When the...