Senior Safety Investigations Engineer – Software and Electronics at Ford
Dearborn, MI
$137,263–$202,967from the description
Jul 26, 2026
Dearborn, MI
Jul 29, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A hybrid role at Ford's Dearborn, MI headquarters focused on leading safety defect investigations for vehicle software and electronic hardware, including ADAS-related functional safety analysis and regulatory compliance. The engineer works with government agencies (NHTSA, Transport Canada), internal teams, and global peers to assess field issues, develop service solutions, and prevent future recalls. Suits candidates with deep automotive functional safety and ADAS experience.
Senior level · 5+ years · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · Bachelor's required · Full-time
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How this req sits in the market our data
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What the occupation pays Median $109,925 (middle half $81,044–$139,900). This posting is about at that midpoint.
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The role sits at the intersection of automotive functional safety engineering and regulatory compliance — it does not map cleanly to a standard SOC code. 15-1299 (Computer Occupations, All Other) is used as the best available fit; 15-1212 (Information Security Analysts) is noted as a runner-up only because of the safety-analysis and compliance-audit work, though the primary focus is vehicle safety engineering rather than cybersecurity.
ISO 26262 experience is required across multiple parts: parts 3–7 (with 2 years required) and parts 9–10 (also 2 years required). These are treated as a single skill entry since they refer to the same standard; the specific parts are noted here for hiring managers.
The posting requires regulatory agency interface experience (NHTSA, Transport Canada) and conducting technical reviews — these are stated as hard requirements but name no specific technology or tool, so they are not captured in the skills list.
This is a hybrid position; candidates must live within commuting distance of Dearborn, MI. It is not fully remote.
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