Engineer, Active Chassis Function Calibration

Scout Motors • Novi, MI

15h • Hybrid

About The Position

Scout Motors is bringing back an iconic American vehicle brand, electrifying and digitizing it with American innovation. The company is focused on creating rugged SUVs and trucks that are suitable for various environments, from work sites to campsites to daily commutes. Scout Motors offers two powertrain options: an all-electric powertrain and the Harvester™ range extender powertrain. The company values integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, a positive attitude, and a growth mindset, encouraging employees to be visionary leaders, knowledgeable doers, and passionate go-getters. This role is an opportunity to be part of shaping the future of transportation and making history with an iconic brand.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in an engineering field of study.
• 4+ years of experience in vehicle concept engineering or serial development, in the work scope of calibration and validation of software functions and calibration tools including ETAS and MATLAB.
• Ability to read and understand Simulink flow diagrams and C-programming source code.
• Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics, driving behavior evaluations, chassis control theory, and electronic control units (ECUs).
• A passion for vehicle operation and performance, specifically in truck and off-road vehicle development.
• Experience with electric vehicles or hybrid propulsion systems.
• Vehicle limit handling driving abilities in precision and emergency maneuvers documented by standardized licensing testing (SAE, TRC, OEM Specific).
• Advanced project steering and coordination skills to practice independent project management for a defined development scope.
• Knowledge of module and zonal vehicle communication protocols such as CAN, LIN, FlexRay.
• Hands-on experience with in-vehicle testing on public roads, proving grounds and specialized test tracks.
• Motivation to work at the cutting edge of electric vehicle technical design, creation of new ideas and solutions, and enjoyment of hands-on vehicle testing.
• Flexibility for domestic and international travel as needed.
• Strong interpersonal skills, task ownership, self-motivation, problem solving, innovation creativity and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans for electronic drivetrain and chassis control systems including All Wheel Drive Torque Distribution, Brake Torque Vectoring, Driver Steering Recommendation, Drag Torque Regulation, and Drive Slip Regulation.
• Perform hands-on calibration of customer-focused chassis control systems to meet the Ride, Steering, Handling, Stability, and Braking performance demands of an emerging electric vehicle market.
• Carry out in-depth analysis of software documentation and feature set labeling to ensure clarity, accuracy, and alignment with product functionality.
• Analyze and optimize chassis and propulsion feature sets for performance, efficiency, and diagnostic functions.
• Conduct simulation and real-world testing to evaluate the performance of electronic chassis control systems in normal, adverse, and emergency scenarios.
• Perform in-vehicle limit handling on high friction, low friction, and off-road driving environments at various test locations and environments.
• Develop and execute plans to meet program milestones, regulatory requirements, and a successful launch.
• Partner with other concept & systems architect teams to produce solutions to engineering & functional challenges.
• Coordinate and collaborate with suppliers on integration and validation plans and activities.

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