Senior Technical Specialist, Crash Safety Simulation (CAE)

Scout Motors•Novi, MI

14h•$130,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Here at Scout Motors, we're carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history. A vehicle dating back to 1960. One that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and trucks and will do so once again. But Scout is more than just a brand, it’s a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work. The Scout brand is all about respect. Respect for the past and the future by taking an iconic American brand that hasn’t been around for a while, electrifying it, digitizing it, and loading it with American innovation. Respect for communities by creating a company that stands for its people and its customers. Respect for both work and play, with vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site, a job site, or on a Tuesday commute. And respect for our customers by developing two powertrains that meet their requirements — an all-electric powertrain as well as the Harvester™ range extender powertrain which includes a built-in gas-powered generator with an estimated 500 miles of combined range. At Scout Motors, we empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout employee? Someone who is a visionary and a leader, who seeks new paths and shares lessons learned. A knowledgeable doer who collaborates across the company to build better. A go-getter with unrivaled passion. Join us at Scout Motors and be part of shaping the future of transportation. If you're ready to drive change and make history, apply now! What you’ll do 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 degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
10+ years of experience in structural crash CAE within an automotive OEM or Tier-1 supplier environment.
Hands-on experience with LS-DYNA.
Proficiency with CAE pre- and post-processing tools such as ANSA, Primer, HyperMesh, or equivalent.
Working knowledge of global crash regulations and consumer safety protocols.
Strong technical documentation and communication skills.
Ability to work legally in the United States without employer sponsorship.
Minimum of High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required for all roles at Scout Motors, Inc.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
Experience with electrified vehicles (BEV/REEV) and/or frame-based vehicle architectures.
Exposure to CAE–test correlation, DOE, or robustness studies.
Familiarity with advanced material or damage models (e.g., GISSMO).
Experience supporting OEM release and sign-off processes.

Responsibilities

Perform nonlinear structural simulations using LS-DYNA for component, subsystem, and full-vehicle applications.
Analyze structural performance, load paths, stiffness, intrusion, and energy management across crash scenarios.
Build, manage, and execute high-fidelity FE models using ANSA, Primer, and HyperMesh.
Correlate structural CAE predictions with physical test data and support post-test reviews and root-cause investigations.
Develop structural countermeasures and support design teams with data-driven recommendations.
Support CAE integration across crash, NVH, durability, thermal, aero, and vehicle-dynamics domains.
Review structural changes, reinforcements, joints, and stiffness updates for cross-attribute impacts.
Contribute to vehicle milestone readiness, design releases, and cross-functional sign-off activities.
Participate in multi-attribute technical reviews and support continuous improvement of CAE tools and processes.
Support implementation of AI/ML tools to streamline CAE workflows, including automated preprocessing, model setup, and simulation quality checks.
Support development and use of AI-driven predictive models to complement traditional simulations, improve early design guidance, and assist cross-attribute decision-making.

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
This is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program.
Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience.
The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.