Engineer, Test Requirements and Validation, Infotainment, 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

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

• Develop, execute, and manage detailed whole vehicle test cases and validation activities for Infotainment, UX/UI, and Connected Experience features, functions, attributes, and customer use cases, including:  
  • Center display and driver display functionality  
  • Human Machine Interface (HMI) interactions  
  • Navigation and route guidance  
  • Media, audio, and entertainment systems  
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration  
  • Voice assistant functionality  
  • Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and smartphone connectivity  
  • User profiles and personalization  
  • Over-the-Air (OTA) software update experience  
  • Digital key and mobile application interactions  
  • Vehicle settings, notifications, and customer workflows  
• Translate infotainment and UX/UI requirements into executable test procedures, validation plans, and whole vehicle test strategies that ensure complete requirements coverage and customer feature readiness.  
• Execute vehicle-level validation activities to evaluate functionality, performance, usability, robustness, and overall customer experience across multiple software builds, vehicle configurations, and operating conditions.  
• Perform vehicle performance evaluations related to infotainment and UX/UI systems, including:  
  • HMI responsiveness and screen latency  
  • System boot-up and wake-up performance  
  • Navigation accuracy and route calculation performance  
  • Voice recognition accuracy and response time  
  • Smartphone connectivity stability and reconnection behavior  
  • Audio quality and media performance  
  • User workflow efficiency and ease of use  
  • Software stability, fault recovery, and overall customer experience  
• Lead and coordinate validation trips, proving ground evaluations, benchmark studies, and customer drive events to validate infotainment performance under representative and extreme operating conditions.  
• Execute structured competitive benchmarking to evaluate infotainment functionality, UX performance, and customer experience against industry-leading vehicles.  
• Drive test execution and data collection using vehicle instrumentation, logging tools, diagnostics, and software analysis techniques to support validation activities and issue investigation.  
• Ensure strong traceability between requirements, validation plans, and test cases using systems such as Codebeamer, Jama, Jira, or equivalent requirements management tools.  
• Analyze test results, vehicle logs, and customer-facing behaviors to identify software defects, integration issues, usability concerns, and performance gaps, working cross-functionally to drive issue resolution.  
• Collaborate closely with UX, HMI, Infotainment Software, Connectivity, Systems Engineering, Product Management, and Vehicle Integration teams to communicate validation findings, support issue triage, and ensure feature readiness.  
• Document validation results and provide recommendations supporting software releases, production readiness, issue resolution, and vehicle sign-off, including validation reports, issue tracking, and readiness metrics.  
• Support validation planning and logistics, including vehicle scheduling, software build planning, equipment preparation, route development, benchmark planning, and test execution coordination.  
• Assist in integrating systems engineering principles into validation planning, requirements management, and whole vehicle verification activities.  
• Partner with systems architects, UX designers, software engineers, and cross-functional engineering teams to develop robust validation strategies that deliver a best-in-class customer experience.  

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.
• Travel: Applicants should expect occasional travel to proving grounds, supplier locations, benchmarking events, and validation trips in support of vehicle development and launch activities. Valid drivers license 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: 

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Human Factors, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Software Engineering, or a related technical field.  
• 4+ years of experience in automotive infotainment, HMI/UX validation, vehicle integration, or whole vehicle validation.  
• Experience developing test requirements, validation plans, and customer-focused test cases while executing vehicle-level validation activities.  
• Working knowledge of requirements management tools such as Jama, Polarion, DOORS, MagicDraw, Codebeamer, or similar platforms.  
• Experience validating infotainment systems, HMI, navigation, media, connectivity, smartphone integration, digital key, and OTA software updates.  
• Familiarity with embedded software development, vehicle networking, connected vehicle technologies, and automotive systems engineering.  
• Experience executing whole vehicle performance evaluations, competitive benchmarking, and customer experience assessments.  
• Proficiency with automotive diagnostic, logging, and data analysis tools used to investigate software and vehicle behavior.  
• Solid understanding of vehicle development processes, software integration, automotive quality standards, and systems validation methodologies.  
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to translate technical findings into actionable recommendations.  
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across software, systems, design, and vehicle engineering organizations in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.  
• Demonstrated ownership, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering high-quality validation results. 

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.