Engineer, Function development & calibration drivability

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. 

What you’ll do

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

Your engineering ingenuity, wonder & magic in coming up with a powertrain that supports the concepts will be instrumental in shaping the perception of Scout as a brand, as well as gaining peer admiration in the automotive industry.    

The essence of this role is to: 

• Own development and integration of assigned drive system functions and calibration activities. 
• Serve as a technical contributor for driveability calibration and function development within assigned systems. 
• Take over responsibility for requirements definition and function design 
• Calibrate & create with collaboration, a Scout specific driving experience that allows other teams to contribute and implement their necessities  
• BEV: Modify vehicle and powertrain calibration of drivability functions and torque paths 
• Liaise with the powertrain hardware and chassis tuning team to propose technical input  
• Lead calibration execution and validation activities within assigned feature scope across prototype and serial development phases. 
• Partner with other concept & systems architect teams to come up with solution to engineering & functional challenges  
• Hands-on prototyping and building capability, from initial operation to coordinating and implementing software 
• Be involved other related tasks / activities as required 
• Independently manage assigned calibration and function-development activities, with work reviewed at key release and validation milestones. 

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Novi, Michigan.
• This role requires 4-5 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events. 
• 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: 

• Relevant degree such as bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering, Technology, IT systems, or Engineering Technology from an accredited college or university, preferably in electrical engineering 
• 4+ years of experience in concept engineering or serial development, in the work scope of calibration and validation of software functions and the needed calibration tools including ETAS and Matlab 
• Experience in calibration process, calibration on testbenches and cars to integrate data in a manner that reflects system engineering, integration and release processes 
• Preferability experience with function development, integration and testing of drive system functionalities in regards to drivability and torque control 
• Experience in the evaluation and the assessment of vehicle attributes for electric/range extender SUVs 
• Ability to read and understand Simulink flow diagrams and C-programming source code 
• Motivated engineer wanting to work at the cutting edge of electric vehicle technical design, create new ideas and solutions, enjoy hands-on testing 
• Strong interpersonal skills including ownership, self-motivated, problem solving, analytical, team player, innovative, creative, communication skills and ability to develop & mutually thrive in working relationships 

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 = $110,000.00 - $135,000.00

Internal leveling code: IC9