Design Release Engineer, Secondary Controller and SW Release

Scout Motors • Novi, MI

1d • $110,000 - $135,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Scout Motors is bringing back an iconic American vehicle, electrifying and digitizing it with American innovation. We are building a company that respects the past and future, communities, work and play, and our customers. We are looking for talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial individuals to join our team and help shape the future of transportation. This role will be part of revolutionizing the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology (required).
• Proven experience coordinating SW release across multiple controllers and suppliers (required)
• 4+ years of experience managing complex multi-disciplinary engineering projects, with evidence of success bringing programs to life from concept to production (required)
• Experience with common project/ program management tools (required)
• Proven ability to work in a cross-functional environment with colleagues from purchasing, manufacturing, etc. (required)
• Strong interpersonal skills including accountability, self-motivation, problem solving, analytical thinking, succinct communication, and ability to develop & mutually thrive in working relationships. (required)

Nice To Haves

• Experience with design release of Powertrain components and systems.
• Experience with internal combustion engine controls and calibration
• Familiarity with ASPICE SWE.1–SWE.6 processes
• Experience with CAN communication, network architecture (CAN), ECU sender/receiver coordination, and hands‑on use of CANalyzer for message analysis and validation
• Experience flashing and validating software on automotive ECUs

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary interface between hardware DREs, function owners, and suppliers.
• Coordinate software release activities in partnership with calibration and integration teams.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for hardware–software interface issues across secondary controllers.
• Ensure software release timing and deliverables align with hardware milestones to support integration events and meet program gateway targets.
• Identify risks, escalate appropriately, and drive cross‑functional resolution.
• Coordinate with system engineers and suppliers to define controller interfaces, support diagnostic strategies, and ensure compliance with cybersecurity requirements.
• Act as the main interface for cross‑functional teams and suppliers to ensure CAN messaging for secondary controllers is correct, consistent, and compliant with specifications.
• Support flashing and validation of software on secondary ECUs as part of release readiness.

Benefits

• 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
• Annual performance bonus program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level