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Job Description: Full JDs: JD1: Sr Manager OBD core functions and requirements_Novi, MI_Full-Time(FTE)_Direct Hire Hi, Trust this finds you well! We've spotted your impressive profile and have an exciting opportunity tailored to your skills and passions. Position Title: Sr Manager OBD core functions and requirements Job Type: Full-Time Location: Novi, MI Base Salary: $180,000 to $220,000 + Best-in-class benefits Industry: Automotive Job Category: Engineering - Electrical What you’ll do: Your engineering ingenuity, wonder & magic in defining the OBD system architecture will be instrumental in shaping the perception of Scout as a brand, as well as gaining peer admiration in the automotive industry. Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following: * Lead and grow the OBD Systems & Diagnostics team, including OBD system engineers, requirements engineers, integration engineers, and diagnostic specialists * Establish a clear and scalable diagnostic concept, including monitor strategies, readiness behavior, MIL logic, diagnostic communication (UDS), and external service tool interaction * Drive the creation and alignment of OBD requirements across domains, ensuring consistency, completeness, and traceability from system definition through validation and release * Coordinate and align cross-functional stakeholders including systems engineering, software development, controls, HIL/vehicle validation, calibration, safety, cybersecurity, and aftersales/service teams * Define and manage development roadmaps, deliverables, and milestones for OBD system implementation, ensuring readiness for prototype, validation, and production releases * Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and diagnostic standards, while enabling scalability for future software and platform updates (including OTA capabilities) * Oversee the integration of OBD functionality within the SDV architecture, including central compute, domain controllers, diagnostic gateways, and communication networks * Drive technical decision-making and trade-offs related to diagnostics architecture, system design, and implementation strategies * Establish best practices for requirements engineering, system modeling, validation strategies, and defect management within the diagnostics domain * Monitor key performance indicators such as diagnostic coverage, readiness performance, defect quality, and release stability, and drive continuous improvement * Support issue resolution and escalation management by guiding root-cause analysis and ensuring cross-functional closure of critical diagnostic issues * Coach and develop team members, providing mentorship, technical guidance, and career development support * Partner with leadership and architecture teams to ensure the OBD system is future-proof, scalable, and aligned with evolving SDV capabilities and business needs * Be involved in other related tasks / activities as required Location & Travel Expectations: * This role requires 4-5 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events. 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: * Relevant degree such as a bachelors or masters degree in Engineering, Technology, IT Systems, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or Engineering Technology from an accredited college or university, preferably in electrical engineering, automotive engineering, or systems engineering * 10+ years of experience in automotive engineering with strong expertise in Onboard Diagnostics (OBD), system engineering, and software integration, including experience in leadership or technical management roles * Proven experience leading the definition and delivery of OBD systems and diagnostic architectures for production vehicle programs, including BEV and/or hybrid platforms * Deep understanding of OBDII regulations, UDS diagnostics, diagnostic communication architectures, monitor strategies, and readiness/MIL concepts * Strong experience working in or transitioning toward a software-defined vehicle (SDV) architecture, including centralized compute, cross-domain coordination, and service-oriented systems * Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional teams (systems, software, controls, calibration, validation, diagnostics, and aftersales/service engineering) * Experience with requirements engineering and traceability tools such as Jama, DOORS, or Polarion, and development/validation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, CANoe, INCA, CANape * Strong leadership skills with the ability to define strategy, align teams, prioritize work, and drive execution in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment * Strong systems-thinking mindset with the ability to manage complexity across multiple domains, interfaces, and vehicle functions * Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills, including the ability to present to senior leadership and drive alignment across organizations * Proven ability to build and develop high-performing engineering teams, foster collaboration, and create a culture of ownership and accountability * Motivated leader wanting to build and scale next-generation diagnostic systems and teams for cutting-edge electric vehicles What you'll gain: 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 Compensation: *Full-time *Benefits - Full *Relocation Assistance Available - Possible for ideal candidate Candidate Details: *10+ to 15 years experience *Seniority Level - Mid-Senior *Management Experience Required - Yes *Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree *Willingness to Travel - Occasionally ----------- JD2: Specialist, OBD Requirements Engineer- Testing_Novi, MI_Full-Time(FTE)_Direct Hire Hi, Trust this finds you well! We've spotted your impressive profile and have an exciting opportunity tailored to your skills and passions. Position Title: Specialist, OBD Requirements Engineer- Testing Job Type: Full-Time Location: Novi, MI Base Salary: $110,000 to $135,000 + Best-in-class benefits Industry: Automotive Job Category: Engineering - Electrical 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: * Translate OBD system requirements into clear validation criteria, test cases, and acceptance conditions, ensuring completeness and consistency * Develop and structure test specifications for OBD monitors, readiness behavior, MIL activation, DTC setting/clearing logic, and fault handling * Ensure full traceability from OBD requirements to verification activities, including linking to test cases, execution results, and release evidence * Collaborate closely with HIL engineers, validation teams, calibration engineers, and software developers to align on test coverage and execution strategies * Support the development and automation of HIL, SIL, and vehicle-level test scenarios, including fault injection, edge cases, and regulatory drive cycles * Review and validate diagnostic implementations against defined requirements, ensuring correct monitor execution and expected system behavior under all operating conditions * Analyze test results, diagnostic traces, and measurement data to identify gaps, inconsistencies, or non-compliances, and drive structured issue resolution * Ensure that OBD validation covers nominal operation, edge conditions, degraded modes, and recovery behavior * Support regulatory readiness by contributing to validation reports, compliance documentation, and readiness assessments * Coordinate activities throughout prototype and serial development, including test planning, execution tracking, and reporting * Work with systems and architecture teams to ensure OBD requirements are designed for testability and scalable validation within the SDV framework * Continuously improve test methods, validation strategies, and requirement quality to enhance efficiency and robustness * Be involved in other related tasks / activities as required Location & Travel Expectations: * This role requires 4-5 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events. What you’ll bring * Relevant degree such as a 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 * 5+ years of experience in automotive diagnostics, validation, or requirements engineering, with strong focus on testing and verification of OBD systems * Proven experience defining testable OBD requirements, including monitor conditions, fault detection logic, readiness behavior, and diagnostic verification criteria * Strong understanding of OBDII regulations, diagnostic monitor execution, DTC behavior, readiness states, and emission-related validation expectations * Experience translating system and regulatory requirements into clear validation and test specifications for MIL, readiness, and diagnostic completeness * Hands-on experience with validation environments such as HIL, SIL, MIL, and vehicle testing, including test case development and automation * Proficiency with tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, ETAS INCA, CANoe/CANalyzer, CANape, and data analysis tools * Familiarity with UDS diagnostics, DTC handling, freeze frames, and diagnostic communication over CAN/Ethernet * Experience with requirements and traceability tools such as Jama, DOORS, or Polarion, including linking requirements to test cases and validation results * Strong analytical and debugging skills with the ability to interpret measurement data, logs (MDF/BLF), and diagnostic traces * Ability to read and understand Simulink models, control logic, and diagnostic specifications * Strong interpersonal skills including ownership, structured problem solving, communication, and ability to work in a cross-functional and global environment * Motivated engineer wanting to ensure robustness and compliance of next-generation diagnostic systems through rigorous testing What you'll gain: 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 Compensation: *Full-time *Benefits - Full *Relocation Assistance Available - Possible for ideal candidate Candidate Details: *5+ to 7 years experience *Seniority Level - Mid-Senior *Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree *Willingness to Travel - Occasionally --------- JD3: Specialist, OBD Integration Engineer_Novi, MI_Full-Time(FTE)_Direct Hire Hi, Trust this finds you well! We've spotted your impressive profile and have an exciting opportunity tailored to your skills and passions. Position Title: Specialist, OBD Integration Engineer Job Type: Full-Time Location: Novi, MI Base Salary: $110,000 to $135,000 + Best-in-class benefits Industry: Automotive Job Category: Engineering - Electrical Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following: * Lead the integration of OBD functions across the software-defined vehicle architecture, ensuring consistent behavior across ECUs, domains, and central compute elements * Coordinate the implementation of OBD requirements across powertrain, energy, thermal, chassis, and body domains, ensuring alignment of diagnostic concepts and system behavior * Ensure correct interaction between OBD monitors, diagnostic events, vehicle states, and system-level conditions, including startup, driving, charging, and degraded modes * Integrate and validate DTC behavior, fault propagation, readiness states, and diagnostic consistency across distributed systems * Collaborate closely with OBD system engineers, requirements engineers, software teams, controls engineers, and validation teams to ensure correct end-to-end implementation * Analyze system-level diagnostic issues using vehicle data, HIL/MIL results, and network traces, and drive root-cause identification and resolution * Support development and validation teams in defining integration test scenarios, including edge cases, fault injection, and cross-domain interactions * Ensure traceability from OBD requirements to system integration and validation results, supporting release readiness and quality gates * Identify integration gaps, inconsistencies, or architectural limitations and propose robust and scalable solutions * Support vehicle integration phases, including prototype builds, test campaigns, and software release validation * Contribute to the continuous improvement of integration processes, diagnostic workflows, and cross-domain collaboration models * Partner with architecture teams to ensure OBD integration supports future SDV capabilities such as OTA updates, central diagnostics, and scalable platform evolution * Be involved in other related tasks / activities as required Location & Travel Expectations: * This role requires 4-5 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events. What you’ll bring : * Relevant degree such as a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering, Technology, IT Systems, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or Engineering Technology from an accredited college or university, preferably in electrical engineering, automotive engineering, or systems engineering * 5+ years of experience in automotive E/E integration, diagnostics, powertrain, or software validation, with strong exposure to OBD system integration across multiple ECUs/domains * Proven experience integrating OBDII diagnostic functions into vehicle architectures, including monitor execution, DTC handling, readiness behavior, and cross-ECU communication * Strong understandi