Lead Engineer
Scout Motors
Lead Engineer
Scout Motors
Manufactures all-electric trucks and rugged SUVs
Here at Scout Motors, we're carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history. A vehicle dating back to 1960. One that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and trucks and will do so once again.
But Scout is more than just a brand, it’s a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work.
The Scout brand is all about respect. Respect for the past and the future by taking an iconic American brand that hasn’t been around for a while, electrifying it, digitizing it, and loading it with American innovation. Respect for communities by creating a company that stands for its people and its customers. Respect for both work and play, with vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site, a job site, or on a Tuesday commute. And respect for our customers by developing two powertrains that meet their requirements — an all-electric powertrain as well as the Harvester™ range extender powertrain which includes a built-in gas-powered generator with an estimated 500 miles of combined range.
At Scout Motors, we empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout employee? Someone who is a visionary and a leader, who seeks new paths and shares lessons learned. A knowledgeable doer who collaborates across the company to build better. A go-getter with unrivaled passion.
Join us at Scout Motors and be part of shaping the future of transportation. If you're ready to drive change and make history, apply now!
At Scout Motors, you don't just design vehicles- you shape the future of the road. Our Engineering team is where bold ideas meet rigorous execution, building machines that are as durable and capable as the people who drive them. You'll work shoulder-to-shoulder with brilliant minds across disciplines, turning complex challenges into elegant, scalable solutions that meet the highest standards of safety, performance, and user experience. This is a place where your fingerprints are found on metal – where what you design gets built, driven, and remembered. If you're hungry to engineer something that matters, Scout Motors is where that ambition finds its highest gear.
We are seeking a Lead Engineer – Manufacturing Integration & Release Testing to drive vehicle-side integration, manufacturing software deployment, and production validation activities for next-generation Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) platforms.This role combines manufacturing integration, release engineering, automated testing, and vehicle validation to ensure production-ready software and hardware releases across factory environments. The engineer will lead end-to-end workflows spanning ECU flashing, factory software provisioning, manufacturing release qualification, EOL testing, and vehicle-level validation.The ideal candidate has strong expertise in automotive integration, manufacturing systems, embedded software validation, and automation within fast-paced engineering environments.
Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:
Location & Travel Expectations:
We expect all Scout employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You’ll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here's what else you'll bring:
The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up. This is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundation. In addition, Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides, select highlights:
This is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.
Initial base salary range = $160,000.00 - $192,500.00
Internal leveling code: IC7
Notice to applicants:
Equal Opportunity
Scout Motors is committed to employing a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected by law.Scout Motors is committed to compliance with allapplicable fair employment practice laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact [email protected].
Manufactures all-electric trucks and rugged SUVs
Scout Motors designs and manufactures all-electric trucks and rugged SUVs, reviving the classic Scout brand with US-based operations. Vehicles are built on a purpose-built body-on-frame electric platform developed in-house to deliver credible off-road performance, with manufacturing in Blythewood, South Carolina and an innovation center in Michigan handling design and engineering. The company uses a direct-to-consumer model with online reservations to sell its EVs. What sets Scout Motors apart is its in-house, rugged EV platform tailored for off-road use, combined with the heritage of the Scout name and support from the Volkswagen Group, allowing it to focus on outdoor recreation enthusiasts and a strong community while showcasing American manufacturing. The goal is to bring authentic, capable electric off-road vehicles to market and grow a dedicated community around the revived Scout brand.
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