Engineer, Whole Vehicle Test Requirements and Validation – EE

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!

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:

• Own whole-vehicle validation definition and execution for electrical/electronic (EE) vehicle attributes, including system integration, software release validation, functional performance, and safe vehicle operation across real-world customer use cases. 
• Define and execute EE validation strategies to ensure vehicle electrical systems, software features, and integrated functions meet performance, safety, and customer expectations across all vehicle operating conditions. 
• Serve as the vehicle-level validation authority for Compound Release Deployments by supporting two key validation responsibilities : Safe-to-Drive (S2D) readiness checks and Functional Sprint Testing.  
• Lead Safe-to-Drive validation activities to verify critical vehicle systems-including HV systems, LV battery, charging, body electronics, and other safety-related functions-operate correctly before software releases are deployed to internal vehicle fleets. 
• Lead Functional Sprint Testing to validate EE-related vehicle functions across major domains, including chassis, propulsion, body interior/exterior, charging, and infotainment systems, identifying issues and driving software maturity through release cycles. 
• Develop and manage vehicle-level test cases, validation procedures, and instrumentation strategies to evaluate electrical system behavior, software functionality, feature integration, and system interactions. 
• Translate EE system requirements, software releases, and feature expectations into executable validation plans with measurable acceptance criteria. 
• Ensure robust integration between EE systems, propulsion, chassis, body, charging, and software platforms to validate overall vehicle behavior and customer experience. 
• Coordinate vehicle-level validation execution, including fleet preparation, software deployment validation, test planning, data collection, and issue identification across internal development vehicles. 
• Establish traceability from requirements, software releases, test cases, execution results, and issue resolution using lifecycle tools such as Codebeamer, Jama, or Jira. 
• Collaborate across EE Integration, Software, Propulsion, Chassis, Body, Infotainment, Charging, and Vehicle Integration teams to identify root causes, resolve issues, and improve software release quality. 
• Analyze validation results, identify system risks and performance gaps, and provide data-driven recommendations to support software release decisions and vehicle readiness. 
• Document validation of outcomes and provide release recommendations to ensure safe, functional, and customer-ready vehicle performance. 

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: 

• At least 4+ years of experience in whole vehicle validation, full-performance testing, and vehicle-level verification testing. 
• Hands-on experience using CANoe, INCA, and validation-related instrumentation equipment to capture, log, and parse vehicle network and sensor data. 
• Experience defining whole vehicle test plans (DVP), executing physical or vehicle tests, and tracking build/software changes across vehicle fleets.  
• Working knowledge of Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) and product tracking tools (such as Jama, Polarion, DOORS, MagicDraw, or Codebeamer). 
• Solid understanding of whole vehicle development phases and products tailored to automotive-specific safety standards, with a focus on enhancing delivery quality, security, and developer experience. 
•  Experience testing complete vehicle systems to meet automotive-grade standards and ensure compliance with industry regulations. 
• Proven ability to work in a truly cross-functional and global environment to align full-vehicle targets. 
• Strong interpersonal skills, including ownership, self-motivation, problem-solving, analytical thinking, teamwork, innovation, creativity, and effective communication abilities.You should be able to develop and 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 providescompetitive 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

Notice to applicants:

• To be considered for career opportunities at Scout Motors, applicants must be 18 years of age or older. 
• 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.

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 all applicable 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].