System Engineer, Core Diagnostics Lead

Scout Motors • Charlotte, NC

14h • $160,000 - $192,500 • Onsite

About The Position

Scout Motors is seeking a technical leader with expertise in Diagnostics and Design Failure Mode Analysis (DFMEA) of electronic modules across the vehicle. This lead role will execute a framework that drives the definition for each vehicle function/signal and its behavior under different real-world use cases and related Diagnostic code(s). This will require a close cross-communication with hardware design and release engineers, as all module attributes need to be recognized/documented. These include module states and limitations, performance expectations, timing constraints, latency, reaction timing, accuracy, detection ranges, functional purposes, activation/deactivation conditions, driver override capability, transitions, and environmental constraints. This requires depth of understanding in Diagnostic DTC/DID/RID definitions, detection condition, recovery rules, display/notification concepts, and emergency operations. Experience in dataset development and module calibration/configuration is required.
Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:
Diagnostic Database Expert: Developing ODX/CDD data with DTCs; Experience with VW’s DIDAS diagnostics databases would be ideal.
Quality Failure Mode Expert: Must have
Functional Safety Strategy and Governance: Lead team and enforce process and key performance indicators for FuSa delivery across the vehicle
Feature/Function Requirements Custodian: Act as the primary lead/coach for requirement quality, failure analysis, and process discipline including repository best practices
Serve as System Authority: Govern execution of interfaces architecture, integration readiness across hardware, software, controls and connectivity domains
Constraint Custodian: Recognize system-level constraints (compute, timing, power, performance, reliability) as feature/function requirements develop from customer use cases through decomposition to electronic modules
Mentor: Build, mentor and scale multi-disciplinary system/feature team
Governance Master: Establish engineering governance, design reviews and technical decision-making frameworks to support timely vehicle system execution
Quality Orchestration Shifted Left: Use system experience to drive architectural enhancements to improve quality through diagnostics and preventative maintenance
Cross-Functional Leadership: Act as the primary liaison between Architecture and cross-domain Systems Engineering teams to resolve "blockers"
Precision Communication: Translating complex technical risks into clear "Go/No-Go" decisions for executive stakeholders.
Process Architect: A passion for automating manual workflows to reduce human error in the release chain.
Technical Interface: Interface with electrical design teams, software developers, calibration engineers, and supplier integration teams to align dependencies.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with 12+ yrs. of experience
• Expert at automotive system/platform development and modeling particularly in the early part of the “System V”
• Experience delivering platforms reused across multiple Vehicle programs
• Background in autonomous vehicles, robotics, or advanced mobility systems
• Background with cloud-connected embedded systems and modern DevOps pipelines
• Expert in vehicle electrical architecture/topology and ECU-level software stacks, automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet), UDS diagnostics (ISO 14229) and diagnostic communication tools
• Strong knowledge of Jira, GitHub/GitLab, Jenkins, and Artifactory.ALM/PLMProficiency in Siemens Polarion, IBM DOORS Next Gen, or PTC Windchill.
• Strong understanding, development and verification of plant and control models in MATLAB/Simulink for execution in hardware in the loop test environment, dSpace control desk and automation desk
• Strong understanding of 1st principles in Engineering, result/solution oriented.
• Familiarity with SW for embedded systems, EE systems and architecture
• Familiarity with A2B, CAN, Automotive Ethernet, LIN, LVDS communication protocols and Vehicle Network tools, such as CANalyzer, CANoe, etc.
• Expertise with complex problem solving, data analysis, access/interpret/drive results with extended teams.
• Knowledge of Automotive design and development process, system requirements, and general engineering best practices
• Recognized system/controls industry thought leader (awards, keynote speaking, standards participation)

Nice To Haves

• Experience with VW’s DIDAS diagnostics databases

Responsibilities

• Develop ODX/CDD data with DTCs
• Lead team and enforce process and key performance indicators for FuSa delivery across the vehicle
• Act as the primary lead/coach for requirement quality, failure analysis, and process discipline including repository best practices
• Govern execution of interfaces architecture, integration readiness across hardware, software, controls and connectivity domains
• Recognize system-level constraints (compute, timing, power, performance, reliability) as feature/function requirements develop from customer use cases through decomposition to electronic modules
• Build, mentor and scale multi-disciplinary system/feature team
• Establish engineering governance, design reviews and technical decision-making frameworks to support timely vehicle system execution
• Use system experience to drive architectural enhancements to improve quality through diagnostics and preventative maintenance
• Act as the primary liaison between Architecture and cross-domain Systems Engineering teams to resolve "blockers"
• Translate complex technical risks into clear "Go/No-Go" decisions for executive stakeholders
• Automate manual workflows to reduce human error in the release chain
• Interface with electrical design teams, software developers, calibration engineers, and supplier integration teams to align dependencies

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