Design Release Engineer, Secondary Controller and SW Release

Scout Motors • Novi, MI

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Scout Motors is hiring a Design Release Engineer to coordinate secondary-controller software release activities and support the development of its electric pickup trucks and rugged SUVs. The role serves as the primary interface among hardware design release engineers, function owners, calibration and integration teams, and suppliers. It is based at Scout Motors’ Novi, Michigan location and requires working in the office 4–5 days per week, with occasional travel for company events.

The engineer will coordinate software releases across controllers and suppliers, address hardware–software interface issues, and align release timing and deliverables with hardware milestones, integration events, and program gateway targets. The role also supports controller interface definition, diagnostic strategies, cybersecurity compliance, CAN messaging, and software flashing and validation on secondary ECUs.

This is a full-time, exempt position with a stated base salary range of $110,000–$135,000 and eligibility to participate in an annual performance bonus program.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology.
• Proven experience coordinating software releases across multiple controllers and suppliers.
• At least 4 years of experience managing complex, multidisciplinary engineering projects, with evidence of bringing programs from concept to production.
• Experience with common project or program management tools.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with colleagues, including those in purchasing and manufacturing.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including accountability, self-motivation, problem-solving, analytical thinking, succinct communication, and the ability to develop and sustain productive working relationships.
• Integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, a positive attitude, and a growth mindset.
• Comfort with change and flexibility in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, and a collaborative approach to achieving goals.
• Ability to work in the Novi, Michigan office 4–5 days per week and travel for company events from time to time.

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 and network architecture, ECU sender/receiver coordination, and hands-on CANalyzer use for message analysis and validation.
• Experience flashing and validating software on automotive ECUs.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and income protection insurance plans.
• 401(k) program with employer match and immediate vesting.
• 20 days of planned PTO, as accrued.
• 40 hours of unplanned PTO annually.
• 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 bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave.
• Eligibility to participate in an annual performance bonus program.

What This Job Offers

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