System Engineer, Vehicle Controls

Scout Motors • Charlotte, NC

15h • $140,000 - $170,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Scout Motors is reviving an iconic American vehicle brand, electrifying and digitizing it with American innovation. We are seeking a System Engineer and Feature/Function Owner for Vehicle Control Systems and Vehicle State Management Systems. This role is responsible for defining, developing, and managing the electrical and electronic architecture of vehicle systems, bridging systems engineering, software development, and cross-functional coordination to ensure functional integration and compliance with vehicle-level requirements. You will be part of a team revolutionizing the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace.

Requirements

• Masters in EE/Mechanical/Mechatronics/EE/SW Engineering with 10+ years of experience.
• Extensive experience working with Automotive Systems or Mechatronics Products, from Body, Infotainment, Drive or Energy.
• Strong understanding of 1st principles in Engineering, result/solution oriented.
• Subject matter expert in Systems Engineering, Multi-domain physics, Complex systems design with EE, SW integration.
• Familiarity with SW for embedded systems, EE systems such as wiring and power distribution units.
• Familiarity with 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.
• Integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, positive attitude, and a growth mindset.
• Comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals.

Nice To Haves

• Tool landscape familiar with JIRA, Confluence, Codebeamer, Preevision, CAMEO, Github, JFROG etc.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of vehicle controls and state management functions, including design, development, integration, validation, and performance from concept through production and post-launch support.
• Serve as REEV Feature Owner and System Architect, Vehicle State Management Function Owner/Partner, Vehicle Application Modes Function Owner/Partner, and provide Vehicle Application Controls support.
• Responsible for the development, integration, and validation of all assigned vehicle control functions in accordance with the project timeline and milestones.
• Ensure completion and approval of all function-level software, hardware, and test deliverables at each milestone.
• Coordinate with technical partners and the integration team for approximately 15 vehicle control applications/system functions.
• Own the end-to-end functional architecture of vehicle control systems.
• Develop logical and physical EE architecture in coordination with system engineers and domain experts.
• Responsible for system-level definition, requirements from EE, SW, ME, and support EE, SW architecture design, and integration at system and component levels.
• Act as an integral liaison between hardware, applications team, and core CFTs.
• Responsible for end-to-end delivery of key system functions with release to program milestones.
• Collaborate with stakeholders through the system “V” development from concept to launch with design reviews and CFT.
• Responsible for functional, non-functional requirements, development, validation, and signoffs.
• Develop component and system design, functional, EOL specifications, detailed test methods, and system-level DFMEA, DV, PV for complex mechatronic systems.
• Perform analytical development using model-based design, MBSE/MBD simulation toolsets, MIL/SIL/HIL.
• Champion 1st principles design methodology and utilize extensive problem-solving methods for debugging and issue resolution.
• Develop and maintain Best Practices, including Design Standards, Test Procedures, and Technical Specifications.

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