Manager, Validation & Verification

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:

• Establish and govern the overall vehicle-level validation strategy, including scope definition, test methodologies, resource allocation, and tool selection
• Define validation frameworks ensuring comprehensive coverage of functional and non-functional requirements across all vehicle domains
• Ensure alignment between validation strategy and evolving product requirements, including early validation through simulation and virtual methods
• Drive standardization of validation processes, KPIs, and reporting across program
• Own end-to-end DVP&R definition and governance within Codebeamer, ensuring full traceability between requirements, test cases, and validation results across all levels
• Define, document, and align vehicle-level test cases with cross-functional teams, ensuring formal sign-off and linkage to requirements across the full requirement hierarchy
• Partner with engineering teams to ensure requirements are validated, traceable, and aligned with verification and validation activities
• Govern validation scorecards and KPIs, providing weekly visibility into validation status, risks, and readiness to leadership
• Drive continuous improvement of digital workflows to increase efficiency, reduce manual errors, and strengthen release confidence
• Lead procurement and lifecycle management of measurement systems, ensuring compliance with technical standards and cost efficiency
• Define required signals, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems to support validation objectives
• Oversee validation tools, data systems, and test environments to support scalable program execution
• Negotiate and manage contracts for proving grounds and external testing partners across North America
• Define validation environments including proving grounds, public road, and climate conditions (cold, hot, humid) to ensure comprehensive test coverage
• Develop long-term strategies for validation capacity, utilization, and strategic partnerships
• Own validation of vehicle-level targets and requirements, including definition, benchmarking, and performance evaluation across key attributes
• Oversee functional and durability validation programs, ensuring alignment with vehicle performance targets and regulatory requirements
• Direct validation across all vehicle build phases (AGT, prototype, pre-series), ensuring readiness for production and launch
• Actively participate in MST (Module/Sub-System Team) forums, integrating validation requirements into development and driving alignment across cross-functional stakeholders
• Ensure validation readiness aligns with integration milestones and program timing
• Authorize functional and non-functional product releases from a validation and verification perspective
• Drive cross-functional alignment between engineering, quality, and program management for release readiness
• Approve vehicle-level changes and manage re-validation and re-certification processes
• Provide executive-level reporting to CTO and senior leadership, including risk assessments, KPIs, and validation status
• Translate complex technical risks into clear go/no-go recommendations for vehicle releases and program milestones 

Location & Travel Expectations:

• The role will be based out of a Scout Motors location in Charlotte, North Carolina or 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:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering or related field with 10+ years of experience
• Extensive experience in vehicle validation, verification, and testing within the automotive industry
• Proven experience defining validation strategies and leading full vehicle validation programs  
• Strong expertise in requirements traceability and ALM tools, including Codebeamer (or equivalent such as Jama, DOORS,)
• Experience owning DVP&R development and validation execution at vehicle level
• Strong understanding of vehicle development lifecycle from prototype through production
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical data into executive-level insights and decisions
• Expertise in data-driven problem solving, issue management, and process optimization 

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 for 1 assigned vehicle
  • A mobility stipend

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 = $140,000.00 - $170,000.00

Internal leveling code: M8

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 ScoutAccommodations@scoutmotors.com.