Sr. Specialist, Vehicle Commissioning Systems Engineer

Scout Motors • Columbia, SC

30d • $110,000 - $135,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Scout Motors is bringing back an iconic American vehicle, electrifying and digitizing it with American innovation. The brand is built on respect for the past, present, and future, focusing on community, work, play, and customer needs. Scout Motors empowers its teams to innovate, seeking visionary leaders, knowledgeable doers, and passionate go-getters. This role offers the opportunity to be part of shaping the future of transportation and making history by revolutionizing the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Automotive Engineering, or similar field (Master’s preferred). An equivalent amount of relevant work experience may be considered
• 8+ years of experience in automotive engineering, manufacturing systems, or vehicle diagnostics
• Strong understanding of vehicle E/E architecture, ECU software stacks, and automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet)
• Experience with UDS diagnostics (ISO 14229) and integrating diagnostics into production systems
• Hands-on experience developing software tools, backend services, or automation solutions (e.g., Python, C#, C++, Java)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, system integration, and DevOps-based workflows
• Proven ability to troubleshoot vehicle systems, software tools, and production issues in real-world environments
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills across engineering, IT, and manufacturing teams

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in pre-series or production ramp-up environments is highly valued

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end vehicle commissioning systems in manufacturing, including EOL diagnostics, ECU flashing, and vehicle configuration
• Develop and integrate software tools, scripts, and backend services supporting commissioning systems across factory environments
• Integrate vehicle E/E architecture and diagnostics (UDS, CAN, LIN, Ethernet) into production and test processes
• Drive commissioning system readiness for pre-series builds and SOP ramp-up, ensuring stability and performance in production
• Perform software updates, configuration changes, and system releases with minimal impact to production uptime
• Identify risks in production processes and implement robust countermeasures to protect throughput and system reliability
• Define and execute validation strategies for commissioning tools to ensure production readiness before release
• Improve EOL cycle time, flashing stability, and system uptime across vehicle variants
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Vehicle E/E, IT, shopfloor systems, and external partners to deliver scalable commissioning solutions
• Contribute to the technical roadmap and architecture of commissioning systems and supporting infrastructure

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: Senior