Engineer, Whole Vehicle EE System Validation

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 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 environment by developing electric vehicles with the capability to get you to any location. 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. And 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.

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!

Position Overview:

We are looking for a highly skilled and proactive Engineer for Whole Vehicle EE System Validation to perform and coordinate validation activities across all Electrical and Electronic systems at the vehicle level. This role is central to ensuring functional integration, robustness, and compliance of EE systems when combined in a full vehicle context. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience with in-vehicle testing, a strong understanding of EE architectures (especially zonal), and a collaborative mindset.

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:

Vehicle-Level Validation Execution

• Plan, execute, and document whole vehicle EE validation activities—focused exclusively on in-vehicle environments (no test bench or lab testing).
• Perform system-level functional testing, fault injection, regression testing, and verification of cross-domain features (ADAS, infotainment, body, powertrain, etc.) on prototype and pre-production vehicles.
• Support cold/hot climate testing, road load validation, EMC exposure, and system behavior in various real-world scenarios.
• Collaborate with system and feature owners to define test conditions that ensure coverage of real-use cases and edge cases.

Integration & Issue Resolution

• Validate EE system integration and interdependencies—particularly those related to zonal architectures, distributed compute nodes, and network communication.
• Lead and support root cause analysis of issues found during testing, working closely with software, hardware, and integration teams.
• Manage issue tracking, triaging, and resolution status through development phases.

Compliance & Quality Support

• Ensure that vehicle-level EE validation aligns with regulatory and quality standards (e.g., ISO 26262, ISO 21434, UNECE R155/R156, EMC compliance).
• Contribute to validation reports, test case coverage tracking, and homologation documentation.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Work cross-functionally with system engineers, software developers, release engineers, and vehicle test teams to drive coordinated testing efforts.
• Identify opportunities to improve test procedures, automation, and reporting based on field learnings and program needs.
• Support test readiness reviews, milestone gates, and program-level sign-offs.

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Novi, Michigan.
• The responsibilities of this role require attendance in office with in-person meetings and events regularly. 
• 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.
• Travel: Flexibility to travel throughout the United States and Europe is required. Passport required. 

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: 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
• 4–8 years of experience in EE system development, validation, or integration—ideally in an OEM or Tier 1 environment.
• Strong hands-on experience performing vehicle-level validation of EE systems in prototype or pre-production vehicles.
• In-depth knowledge of zonal EE architectures, vehicle network protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet), and diagnostic tools (UDS, OBD).
• Experience using tools such as CANalyzer/CANoe, INCA, or similar for data logging, analysis, and debugging.
• Must have experience using JIRA for issue management, including logging, tracking, and reporting bugs or validation issues.
• Solid understanding of cross-domain EE system behavior and their real-world interaction in a vehicle environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to document, escalate, and follow through on issues effectively.
• Full flexibility to travel throughout the United States and Europe
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Passport required. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working directly with or supporting vehicle programs for Rivian and/or Volkswagen Group.
• Exposure to electric vehicles and software-defined vehicle architectures.
• Familiarity with ISO 26262 (Functional Safety), ASPICE, and cybersecurity-related validations.
• Experience working in Agile development environments and/or using modern test case management tools.
• German language skills are preferred for collaboration with European engineering teams and suppliers.

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 = $120,000.00 - $135,000.00

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.

Equal Opportunity

Scout 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 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 ScoutAccommodations@scoutmotors.com.