What you’ll do

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the all-electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

• Collaborate with the design team to create innovative and visually appealing exterior and interior concepts for electric vehicles, with a focus on the top hat.
• Partner with other concept & systems architect teams to come up with solution to engineering & functional challenges.
• Liaise with the styling team to propose technical input, making design feasible.
• Critically review available technical systems and propose an engineering improvement and/or customer experience.
• Develop the concept architecture and vehicle integration for the upper body.
• Collaborate in design & creating 3D input for a simulation environment that allows the system architecture, concepts & ideas to be put to test for other systems engineers to utilize.
• Create detailed design documentation, including 2D and 3D drawings, specifications, and design guidelines for the top hat components.
• Creating prototype architectures for physical and computer verification & stress testing.

Location & Travel Expectations: The responsibilities of this role require attendance at in-person meetings and events. The role will be based out of a Scout Motors location in Novi, MI. Applicants should expect that the role may require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and be able to travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time

What you’ll bring 

We expect all Scouts 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:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Design, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in concept engineering, specifically with concept lead platforms/variants, module selection and modification in the automotive industry.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, CATIA, SolidWorks) and design visualization tools.
• Knowledge of the US legal and governance systems (federal & state), including detailed knowledge of regulatory authorities with jurisdiction over the automobile industry & safety regulations.
• Proven ability to work in a truly cross-functional and global environment

What you’ll gain

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:

• Competitive insurance including:
  • Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with:
  • An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including:
  • 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
  • 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
  • Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
  • Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave
• Corporate Vehicle Program with:
  • Eligibility to lease up to 2 vehicles at competitive rates

Pay Transparency

This is a full-time, exempt position, eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. The salary range listed represents the maximum and minimum starting base pay for this position as of the time of posting. 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 = $120,000 - $135,000

Internal leveling code: IC9

Notice to applicants:

• Residing in San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 
• Residing in Los Angeles: Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. 
• Residing in New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.