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:

Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Functional Safety Lead Engineer to join our dynamic team. As the Functional Safety Lead Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and reliability of our electric offroad vehicles. Your expertise will be critical in shaping the safety strategy for high-voltage battery systems, high-voltage charging infrastructure, propulsion systems, and energy management.

Responsibilities:

1. Safety Concept Development:
• Develop and lead the creation of safety concepts for high voltage battery systems, high voltage charging, propulsion systems, and energy management in electric offroad vehicles.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safety considerations are integrated into the vehicle’s design and functionality.
2. Hazard and Risk Analysis:
• Conduct hazard and risk analysis for the entire electric vehicle system, identifying potential safety issues and defining mitigation strategies.
• Utilize industry-standard methodologies such as HARA (Hazard and Risk Analysis) and FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis).
3. Functional Safety Standards Compliance:
• Stay abreast of relevant safety standards and regulations in the automotive industry, ensuring the company’s compliance with ISO 26262 and other applicable safety standards.
• Drive the implementation of safety standards throughout the development process.
4. Safety Verification and Validation:
• Establish safety verification and validation plans to ensure that safety requirements are met at all stages of the product development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with testing and validation teams to conduct safety testing and assess the performance of safety mechanisms.
5. Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Work closely with hardware, software, and systems engineering teams to integrate safety measures seamlessly into the vehicle’s architecture.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to ensure a holistic approach to functional safety.

Location & Travel Expectations: The responsibilities of this role require attendance at in-person meetings and events regularly. This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Novi, MI. Applicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and 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 Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in functional safety engineering within the automotive or electric vehicle industry.
• Expertise in ISO 26262 and other relevant safety standards.
• Familiarity with high voltage battery systems, charging infrastructure, and electric propulsion systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

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. 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 = $170,000-$190,000

Internal leveling code: IC7

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.