Sr Engineer, Brake System Development

Scout Motors • Novi, MI

8d • $130,000 - $160,000 • Onsite

About The Position

At Scout Motors, you don't just design vehicles- you shape the future of the road. Our Engineering team is where bold ideas meet rigorous execution, building machines that are as durable and capable as the people who drive them. You'll work shoulder-to-shoulder with brilliant minds across disciplines, turning complex challenges into elegant, scalable solutions that meet the highest standards of safety, performance, and user experience. This is a place where your fingerprints are found on metal – where what you design gets built, driven, and remembered. If you're hungry to engineer something that matters, Scout Motors is where that ambition finds its highest gear.
Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Technology, or Engineering Technology.
• 8+ years of experience in brake system development, validation, or testing within an OEM or Tier-1 environment, including supplier and vehicle-level validation.
• Strong understanding of brake systems and component-level behavior.
• Experience with validation planning (DVP&R), NVH testing, test execution, data acquisition, and analysis.
• Familiarity with brake performance testing, durability testing, and environmental validation.
• Proven ability to manage validation activities, including test planning, timing, deliverables, and issue resolution aligned with vehicle program milestones.
• Highly motivated engineer with a passion for vehicle safety and brake system performance, capable of driving improvements through data-driven insights and innovative validation approaches.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across internal teams and supplier organizations.
• Proven success working across vehicle dynamics, controls, manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams within an OEM environment.
• Demonstrates a proactive, results-driven mindset, taking ownership of validation activities, driving issue resolution, and continuously improving system performance and robustness.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SUV or truck platforms is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engineer brake system components and subsystems, including brake calipers, rotors, hoses, lines, and actuation systems.
• Support the development, NVH, and validation of these components to meet performance, durability, and safety targets.
• Lead and support validation activities at both supplier and OEM levels, including component, subsystem, and vehicle testing.
• Define and execute DVP&R plans, ensuring alignment with program requirements and performance targets.
• Interface with suppliers to define test requirements, review validation plans, and ensure components meet structural, performance, and durability requirements.
• Support supplier test execution and review data for compliance.
• Develop detailed test plans and procedures for brake components and systems, including bench, dynamometer, environmental, and vehicle-level testing.
• Coordinate testing activities and ensure timely completion of validation milestones.
• Analyze test data to evaluate performance, identify root causes of issues, and drive corrective actions.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to resolve technical concerns and improve product robustness.
• Uphold engineering excellence by ensuring robust validation methodologies and high-quality test execution.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of brake system performance and durability.
• Critically review test results, validation strategies, and system performance, proposing improvements to designs, specifications, and validation approaches.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including vehicle dynamics, controls, manufacturing, quality, and supplier development, to ensure robust brake system performance.
• Partner with system architecture and design teams to resolve performance, durability, and integration challenges through data-driven solutions.
• Support prototype builds and serial production readiness, including test execution, issue tracking, and validation sign-off.
• Participate in other related tasks and activities as required.

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