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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. 

Your engineering ingenuity, wonder & magic in coming up with a powertrain that supports the concepts 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:

• Support the development, integration, and calibration of the powertrain and drive systems for Scout pickup trucks and SUVs (BEV / EREV) 
• Coordinate Drive system function integration activities across internal teams and suppliers, including alignment on requirements, calibration strategy, software maturity, validation status, and release timelines 
• Lead and contribute to inverterrelated calibration topics such as torque delivery, efficiency, thermal behavior, diagnostics, and overall drivability across operating conditions 
• Own the development and calibration of Scoutspecific Drive functions, from concept to series release, ensuring a robust and authentic offroad driving experience 
• Define and manage the function bring-up together with our software supplier, including the onsite support at the supplier for the commissioning for the functions 
• Develop and execute test cases for Drive system functions across SiL, HiL, testbench, and vehicle testing, including data analysis, documentation, and validation signoff 
• Coordinate software release readiness, ensuring requirement coverage, calibration completeness, and validation compliance with program milestones 
• Work closely with powertrain hardware, chassis, vehicle dynamics, systems engineering, and E/E teams to align on technical solutions 
• Support prototype and vehicle testing activities, including calibration drives, offroad testing, data collection, analysis, and technical reporting 
• Collaborate effectively in a crossfunctional and global environment to deliver integrated, highquality powertrain and OffRoad solutions 

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: 

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automotive Engineering, or a related technical field 
• 4+ years of experience in powertrain or drive system development, calibration, and validation within concept or serial vehicle programs, preferably for electric or electrified vehicles (BEV / EREV) 
• Handson experience with function and integration coordination 
• Proven experience in function development across the Vmodel, including requirement definition, interface coordination, test case development, validation, and software release activities 
• Experience developing, integrating, and validating Drive system functions, such as on-road and offroad functions 
• Practical experience with calibration and validation on testbenches and vehicles, including calibration test trips, structured data analysis, and technical documentation 
• Familiarity with calibration and development tools such as ETAS INCA, MATLAB/Simulink, and data analysis environments 
• Ability to read and understand Simulink models and Cbased source code to support calibration, debugging, and functional discussions 
• Experience working with crossfunctional teams and suppliers, coordinating technical topics, timelines, and deliverables in a global development environment 
• Highly motivated, handson engineer with strong ownership, analytical thinking, problemsolving skills, and a passion for electric vehicles and offroad capability 

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 = $110,000.00 - $135,000.00

Internal leveling code: IC9