Feature Partner – Range Extender (REEV), Specialist

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!

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

As Feature Partner – Range Extender (REEV), you will coordinate the development, integration, and release of range extender–related functions, ensuring seamless interaction between hardware, software, calibration, and vehicle systems. 

Your engineering ingenuity and system‑level thinking will play a critical role in shaping Scout’s REEV functionality, robustness, and customer experience.

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

• Support the development and integration of the range extender drive system within Scout REEV platforms, ensuring consistent functionality across vehicle variants 
• Act as a feature coordination partner for REEV functions, serving as the central point of contact between system architects, software development, calibration, testing, and external development partners 
• Own and manage REEV function requirements, including: 
  • Creation, refinement, and maintenance of functional and system requirements 
  • Alignment of requirements with vehicle‑level targets and adjacent systems 
  • Traceability between requirements, implementation, and validation 
• Define, coordinate, and maintain REEV test cases, ensuring: 
  • Comprehensive coverage across negative and positive use cases 
  • Alignment between requirements, test cases, and validation activities 
  • Support for SiL, HiL, testbench, and vehicle testing 
• Critically review existing software functions and modules, identifying gaps, risks, or improvement opportunities related to REEV operation, transitions, diagnostics, and robustness 
• Design and coordinate REEV integration and testing strategies, enabling other teams to contribute effectively while maintaining overall feature consistency 
• Liaise closely with concept architects, systems engineering, and calibration and testing teams to propose technical solutions and resolve functional challenges 
• Coordinate prototype and serial development phases, including: 
  • Software availability and maturity tracking 
  • Alignment with development partners and suppliers 
  • Test planning and coordination 
  • Support of software and feature releases 
• Partner with concept, systems, and vehicle integration teams to resolve engineering and functional issues across the REEV feature scope 
• Participate hands‑on in prototyping and vehicle testing activities, supporting initial operation, integration, validation, and issue resolution 
• Support additional related tasks and activities as required to ensure successful REEV feature delivery 

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: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Technology, IT Systems, or Engineering Technology from an accredited college or university; preferably Electrical, Controls, or Automotive Engineering 
• 5+ years of experience in automotive concept or serial development, with exposure to platform and variant coordination, module selection, and system modification 
• Experience in software and function development and integration for powertrain or drive system functions, including understanding of system engineering, integration, and release processes 
• Demonstrated capability in requirements management and test‑case coordination across software functions or vehicle systems 
• Strong project steering and coordination skills, with the ability to independently manage defined feature scopes and align multiple stakeholders 
• Motivation to work at the cutting edge of electric and range‑extended vehicle development, with a hands‑on mindset and problem‑solving attitude 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including ownership, analytical thinking, teamwork, and the ability to thrive in collaborative, cross‑functional environments 
• Proven ability to work effectively in a global and cross‑functional development organization 

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

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.