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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Steering Systems Engineer - **Company:** Ford Motor Company - **Location:** Long Beach, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $150,200.0 - $283,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** 3d Models, Computer-Aided Design, Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, Kinematics, Software Requirements Analysis, System Testing, Enovia - **Published:** September 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=77374ce568467da1 ## About the Role * Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related engineering discipline (Master's preferred). * Experience: 8+ years of automotive engineering experience (or related mobility sector), with exposure to electric vehicle (EV) platforms preferred. * Technical Mastery: Solid foundation in core engineering principles (statics, dynamics, materials, thermal) and their practical application to complex vehicle systems and manufacturing processes. * CAD Capability: Strong proficiency in 3D CAD modeling (3DEXPERIENCE preferred). * Communication & Collaboration: Excellent written and verbal technical communication skills, with a track record of effective cross-functional partnership. Even better, you may have... * Electromechanical Design: Experience designing, prototyping, and validating electromechanical chassis systems. * Full Lifecycle Experience: Demonstrated history of bringing chassis systems from initial concept through design freeze, validation, and full-volume production delivery. * Vehicle Dynamics Expertise: Deep knowledge of chassis architectures, kinematics, elastokinematics, and vehicle dynamics fundamentals. * Design for Manufacturing & GD&T: Advanced understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes (castings, forgings, stampings, extrusions) and technical drawing practices (GD&T per ASME standards). * Tools & Process: Proficiency with agile project tracking and technical documentation tools (e.g., Atlassian JIRA, Confluence). ## Description As a Staff Steering Systems Engineer, you will drive the design, development, and execution of next-generation steering systems. This position involves development, validation, and vehicle integration of steering systems into Ford Motor Company vehicles. You will bridge deep technical expertise in electro-mechanical hardware, chassis controls software, electrical and system-level architecture with rigorous engineering discipline to optimize steering performance, safety, cost, and manufacturability. Working across concept design, feasibility analysis, and full-vehicle validation, you will play a central role in delivering best-in-class steering and vehicle attributes for our next-generation portfolio. What you'll do... Advanced System Design & Requirements Definition * Lead delivery of new mechanical steering component designs (3D, Drawings, CAE), balancing cost, quality, weight, and functional requirements. * Lead Functional Requirement definition, implementation, validation, and vehicle integration of advanced steering system. Feasibility, Analysis & Functional Safety * Perform and lead steering system implementation design reviews and analysis, including system functionality, electro-mechanical hardware reviews, electrical architecture, Failure Mode Avoidance (FMA), and fault management and diagnostic strategies. * Ensure Functional Safety (ISO-26262) is met with the system design and validation. * Manage steering suppliers to achieve program milestone deliverables for overall system function. Prototyping, Testing & Root Cause Resolution * Conduct vehicle level testing for system validation and lead issue investigations including vehicle data collection and root cause analysis. * Conduct component and vehicle level testing to validate steering performance across prototype and production platforms. * Collaborate with Vehicle Engineering and Driver Assistance Feature Engineers to ensure optimal steering performance. Program Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration * Ensure on-time delivery of all engineering deliverables. * Support the vehicle launch by travelling to build and validation sites. * Demonstrate effective communication and project management skills, along with strong leadership skills, passion for problem solving, passion for quality, and passion to improve customer satisfaction. ## Related Videos - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Car's are Technology on Wheels - Impact of Software and IT Competence in Automotive](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/780-car-s-are-technology-on-wheels-impact-of-software-and-it-competence-in-automotive) - [TresJS a new declarative ThreeJS as Vue components](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/543-tresjs-a-new-declarative-threejs-as-vue-components) - [Agile work at CARIAD – Creating a customer web application for controlling the vehicle ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/200-agile-work-at-cariad-creating-a-customer-web-application-for-controlling-the-vehicle) - [Cross platform Augmented Reality development with React Native](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/160-cross-platform-augmented-reality-development-with-react-native) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [How Engineering Hubs Build Visibility at Developer Conferences like WeAreDevelopers World Congress](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/720-how-engineering-hubs-build-visibility-at-developer-conferences-like-wearedevelopers-world-congress) - [The Ultimate Software Engineer Career Path Guide for 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/146-the-ultimate-software-engineer-career-path-guide-for-2023)