What you’ll do

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

• Lead development of automotive EE systems including R&D engineering, manufacturing, studio design, quality, and customer experience teams.
• Responsible for system level definition, requirements from EE, SW, ME and support EE, SW architecture design, integration at system, component level. Integral liaison between hardware, applications team, and core CFTs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders through system “V” development from concept to launch with design reviews and CFT.
• Responsible for functional, non-functional requirements, development, and signoffs.
• Domain/working knowledge of SW controls, EE, Electronics, and expertise in development, testing and validation methods of mechatronics systems.
• Develop component and system design, functional, EOL specifications, detailed test methods and system level DFMEA, DV, PV for complex mechatronic systems.
• Analytical development using model-based design, MBSE/MBD simulation toolsets, MIL/SIL/HIL
• Be a champion of 1st principles design methodology and use extensive problem-solving methods for debugging, issue resolution.
• Lead sprint planning and daily standup meetings.
• Develop and maintain Best Practices: Design Standards, Test Procedures, Technical Specifications, etc.

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 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: 

• Masters with 8+ yrs. (preferably PhD with 6+ yrs.) of experience in Mechanical/Mechatronics/EE/SW engineering
• Extensive experience working with Automotive Systems or Mechatronics Products, from Body, Infotainment, Drive or Energy
• Strong understanding of 1^st principles in Engineering, result/solution oriented
• Subject matter expert in Systems Engineering, Multi-domain physics, Complex systems design with EE, SW integration.
• Familiarity with SW for embedded systems, EE systems such as wiring and power distribution units. 
• Familiarity with A2B, CAN, Automotive Ethernet, LIN, LVDS communication protocols and Vehicle Network tools, such as CANalyzer, CANoe, etc. 
• Expertise with complex problem solving, data analysis, access/interpret/drive results with extended teams.
• Knowledge of Automotive design and development process, system requirements, and general engineering best practices
• Good interpersonal and communication skills with a high level of integrity

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

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 = $150,000-$170,000

Internal leveling code: IC8

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.