Automotive Engineer Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

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. 

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

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.

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: 

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering, Technology, IT Systems, Computer Science, Mechatronics, Controls, or Engineering Technology from an accredited college or university; preferably in Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or Systems Engineering  
• 8+ years of experience in automotive diagnostics, validation, systems engineering, or requirements engineering, with strong focus on OBD testing, verification, and compliance  
• Proven experience defining testable OBD requirements and translating regulatory and system concepts into robust validation strategies, test specifications, and objective pass/fail criteria  
• Deep understanding of OBDII regulations, diagnostic monitor execution, DTC behavior, readiness states, MIL logic, fault detection concepts, and emissions-related validation expectations  
• Strong experience converting regulatory and system requirements into clear validation plans, monitor-specific test cases, acceptance criteria, and compliance evidence  
• Hands-on experience with HIL, SIL, MIL, and vehicle-level validation, including development of automated and manually executed diagnostic test scenarios  
• Strong proficiency with engineering and validation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, ETAS INCA, CANoe/CANalyzer, CANape, and data analysis environments  
• Good understanding of UDS diagnostics, freeze frame handling, DTC setting/clearing behavior, fault memory management, and diagnostic communication over CAN and Ethernet  
• Experience with requirements and traceability tools such as Jama, DOORS, or Polarion, including linking requirements to test cases, execution results, and release evidence  
• Strong analytical and debugging skills with the ability to interpret measurement data, logs (MDF/BLF), diagnostic traces, and test reports and convert findings into structured issue resolution  
• Ability to read and understand Simulink models, control logic, software behavior, system architectures, and diagnostic specifications  
• Demonstrated ability to work across systems engineering, calibration, software, HIL, vehicle validation, diagnostics, and compliance teams in a global and cross-functional development environment  
• Strong ownership, structured problem solving, technical rigor, and communication skills, with the ability to drive alignment and closure without direct authority  
• Motivated senior engineer who wants to improve the robustness, maturity, and compliance readiness of next-generation diagnostic systems through disciplined requirements definition and validation execution 

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

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 = $130,000.00 - $160,000.00

Internal leveling code: IC8