Specialist, Project Calibration Engineer

Scout Motors • Charlotte, NC

5d • $110,000 - $135,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Scout Motors is reviving an iconic American vehicle brand, electrifying and digitizing it for a new generation. We are seeking a Specialist, Project Calibration Engineer to join our team and contribute to shaping the perception of Scout as a brand and gaining peer admiration in the automotive industry. This role involves owning assigned powertrain and drive system calibration activities from prototype through production release, contributing to a Scout-specific driving experience, and modifying vehicle and powertrain calibration for BEV/EREV systems. You will also support function calibration engineers, liaise with powertrain hardware and chassis tuning teams, lead calibration execution and validation, and partner with various teams to solve engineering challenges. Hands-on prototyping and software implementation are also key aspects of this role.

Requirements

• Relevant degree such as bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering, Technology, IT systems, or Engineering Technology from an accredited college or university, preferably in electrical engineering.
• 4+ years of experience in concept engineering or serial development, in the work scope of calibration and validation of software functions and the needed calibration tools including CRETA and ETAS.
• Experience in calibration process, calibration on testbenches and cars to integrate data in a manner that reflects system engineering, integration and release processes.
• Experience in the evaluation and the assessment of vehicle attributes for electric/range extender SUVs.
• Ability to read and understand Simulink flow diagrams and C-programming source code.
• Motivated engineer wanting to work at the cutting edge of electric vehicle technical design, create new ideas and solutions, enjoy hands-on testing.
• Strong interpersonal skills including ownership, self-motivated, problem solving, analytical, team player, innovative, creative, communication skills and ability to develop & mutually thrive in working relationships.
• Proven ability to work in a truly cross-functional and global environment.

Nice To Haves

• Preferably experience with coordination of calibration datasets, and coordination of test trips and testing of drive system functionalities.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned powertrain and drive system calibration activities from prototype through production release.
• Take over responsibility for the calibration milestones, tracking and calibration test trips.
• Calibrate & create with collaboration, a Scout specific driving experience that allows other teams to contribute and implement their necessities.
• Modify vehicle and powertrain calibration of monitoring, diagnostic and vehicle control functions for BEV/ EREV.
• Support the function calibration engineers with the needed measurement equipment, cars and creating calibration dataset.
• Liaise with the powertrain hardware and chassis tuning team to propose technical input.
• Lead calibration execution, validation, and release readiness activities across prototype and serial development phases.
• Partner with the whole vehicle, production and quality teams to come up with solution to engineering & functional challenges.
• Hands-on prototyping and building capability, from initial operation to coordinating and implementing software.
• Serve as a technical specialist for calibration processes, datasets, and validation activities within assigned systems.
• Serve as the primary calibration owner for assigned vehicle functions, milestones, and calibration datasets.
• Independently manage calibration activities, issue resolution, data analysis, and release readiness within assigned scope.

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
• Eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree