Lead ADAS Design Release Engineer

Scout Motors • Charlotte, NC

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Scout Motors is bringing back an iconic American vehicle, electrifying and digitizing it with American innovation. We are a company that respects the past and the future, our communities, and our customers. We empower our teams to innovate and are looking for visionary, collaborative, and passionate individuals to join us in shaping the future of transportation. This role will be instrumental in achieving our goal of revolutionizing the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by becoming the expert on Scout’s ADAS Compute Platform, from HW-layout to SW-config-management. You will collaborate with international teams to define ECU requirements, integrate the ADAS Module into the E/E architecture and vehicle platform, and manage SW-release plans. You will also be responsible for flashing, testing, and validating the ADAS ECU, supporting issue management and troubleshooting, and overseeing release responsibilities for ADAS cameras hardware and associated mounting hardware. Staying current with ADAS technologies, industry trends, and regulatory requirements is crucial for driving continuous improvement and innovation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in ADAS development or component release within the automotive industry.
• In-depth knowledge of Compute Platform development, preferably experiences include PCB-layout, mechanical ECU design, and diagnostics.
• Experience with software configuration- and release management.
• Familiarity with automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet) and tools for development, simulation, and testing (e.g., CANoe, CANalyzer, JIRA, and Confluence).
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data sets, root-cause system issues, and implement effective solutions.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary and multicultural teams, present technical information, and influence decision-making processes.
• Ability to work independently and self-motivated in a dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with relevant safety standards and legislative regulations (e.g. ISO 26262, SAE J3016, FMVSS) and experience in conducting safety analyses (FMEA, FMEDA) is a plus.
• Experience within the VW Group in automated driving or ADAS.
• Fluency in German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, test, and sign-off Scout’s ADAS Compute Platform - from HW-layout to SW-config-management.
• Collaborate with international teams to define Scout’s ECU requirements and integrate the ADAS Module into the E/E architecture and vehicle platform.
• Elaborate and align SW-release plans with the ADAS feature owners and the whole vehicle’s release management.
• Flash, test, and validate Scout’s ADAS ECU and support issue management and trouble shooting from early development and into production.
• Additional release responsibilities for the ADAS cameras hardware and associated mounting hardware.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in ADAS technologies, industry trends, and regulatory requirements to drive continuous improvement and innovation.

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: Senior