Engineer, BEV Vehicle Function Development & Calibration

Scout Motors • Novi, MI

2d • $110,000 - $135,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Scout Motors is bringing back an iconic American vehicle, electrifying and digitizing it with American innovation. The brand is steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work, with vehicles designed for work and play. Scout Motors is committed to empowering its teams to innovate, seeking visionary leaders who are knowledgeable doers and passionate go-getters. This role is crucial in shaping the perception of Scout as a brand and gaining industry admiration through engineering ingenuity in powertrain development for Scout pick-up trucks and SUVs (BEV / EREV).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automotive Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3+ 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 development and integration.
• 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 Off-Road or driveline-related functions, such as mechanical locking differentials, traction or torque-based control strategies, or off-road driving modes including the UI/UX requirements.
• 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 function development across internal teams and suppliers, including alignment on requirements, calibration strategy, software maturity, validation status, and release timelines.
• Own the function integration together with the software development team, from concept to series release, ensuring a robust integration.
• Define and manage On road and Off-Road function requirements, interfaces, and operating strategies, including the support of defining the UI/UX requirements for the vehicle.
• Develop and execute test cases for vehicle functions related to Drive System.
• 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

• 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