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Will consider candidates with experience in similar domains such as aerospace.\nProven track record of successfully managing complex projects in a fast-paced environment.\nSkills:\nStrong understanding of V&V methodologies, tools, and best practices.\nKnowledge of Electric Vehicles and basics on EV architecture. 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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:\nImmediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage\nFlexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more\nFamily building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more\nVehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases\nTuition assistance\nEstablished and active employee resource groups\nPaid time off for individual and team community service\nA generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day\nPaid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.\nThis position is a leadership level 6 and ranges from $150,200-$283,500.\nFinal 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.\nFor more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6\nVisa sponsorship is available for this position.\nCandidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. 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