Specialist, Software Update and Validation Engineer

Scout Motors • Blythewood, SC

15d • $100,000 - $125,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Scout Motors is bringing back an iconic American vehicle, electrifying and digitizing it with American innovation. We are building a company that respects its people, customers, work, and play, offering vehicles with both all-electric and range-extender powertrains. We empower our teams to innovate, seeking visionary leaders who are knowledgeable doers, collaborators, and passionate go-getters. Join us to shape the future of transportation and make history.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in automotive technology, mechatronic systems, electrical, software engineering or related field. An equivalent amount of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 4 years professional experience in automotive electronics, mechatronics, or embedded systems.
• Proficiency in Python for scripting and tool development.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Familiarity with software update protocols and version control.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills.
• Experience with bench testing, harness fabrication, and diagnostic tools.
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities.
• Self-motivation and proactiveness.
• Integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset.
• Comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CAN communication, UDS protocols, or similar.
• Knowledge of database systems for tracking inventory and performing updates.
• Understanding of vehicle engineering processes and of manufacturing processes.
• Strong skills at organizational navigation and cross-functional collaboration at all levels; adept at developing effective partnerships and relationships.
• Demonstrated ability in creative and strategic problem-solving, with experience troubleshooting vehicle systems.
• Capability of creating detailed and well-structured work instructions.
• Aptitude for producing accurate reports.

Responsibilities

• Creating and implementing award packages for equipment used in the Tech Center Flash Lab, and tracking them through installation.
• Providing regular equipment status reports and maintaining up-to-date Jira dashboards.
• Designing and building reliable electrical connections and interfaces for software updates on test benches and in vehicles.
• Evaluating tools and methods for each software update to maximize efficiency.
• Developing, validating, and maintaining scripts used to perform reliable software updates.
• Ensuring required configurations and documentation are available, including instructions for setting up and performing software updates.
• Keeping tools and test benches current, maintained, and calibrated.
• Ensuring updated parts are properly labeled, documented, and recorded for traceability.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams (e.g., Development) to ensure benches and tools remain compatible with the latest system requirements and configurations.
• Testing and validating software updates before they are released for broader use.
• Analyzing software package data, identifying discrepancies, and resolving issues.
• Verifying that the correct hardware and software are prepared for pre-series and test vehicles prior to assembly; partnering with Logistics, Purchasing, and Quality to archive parts as required.
• Confirming that tested parts are installed in the appropriate vehicle at the correct time.
• Provide training to team members before they perform software updates.
• Identifying process improvements and leading to their implementation.
• Designing, building, and maintaining tools to automate and accelerate software updates (e.g., macros).
• Creating, implementing, and maintaining a verification system to confirm and record the quality and quantity of completed software updates.

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