Engineer, BEV Function integration and calibration, Specialist

Scout Motors • Novi, MI

35d • $110,000 - $135,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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:

Requirements

• 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)
• Hands‑on experience with function and integration coordination
• Proven experience in function development across the V‑model, 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 C‑based source code to support calibration, debugging, and functional discussions
• Experience working with cross‑functional teams and suppliers, coordinating technical topics, timelines, and deliverables in a global development environment
• Highly motivated, hands‑on engineer with strong ownership, analytical thinking, problem‑solving skills, and a passion for electric vehicles and off‑road capability

Responsibilities

• Support the development, integration, and calibration of the powertrain and drive systems for Scout pick‑up 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 inverter‑related calibration topics such as torque delivery, efficiency, thermal behavior, diagnostics, and overall drivability across operating conditions
• Own the development and calibration of Scout‑specific Drive functions, from concept to series release, ensuring a robust and authentic off‑road 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 sign‑off
• 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, off‑road testing, data collection, analysis, and technical reporting
• Collaborate effectively in a cross‑functional and global environment to deliver integrated, high‑quality powertrain and Off‑Road solutions

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with an employer match and immediate vesting
• 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