Systems Engineer, Body Electronics

Scout Motors • Charlotte, MI

3h • Onsite

About The Position

Scout Motors is bringing back an iconic American vehicle, electrifying and digitizing it with American innovation. We are a company that respects the past and the future, our communities, our customers, and the balance of work and play. We empower our teams to innovate and are looking for individuals who are visionary leaders, knowledgeable doers, and passionate go-getters. The Systems Engineer and Feature/Function Owner for Body Systems is responsible for defining, developing, and managing the electrical and electronic architecture of vehicle body systems. This includes body control modules, lighting, doors, windows, mirrors, wipers, keyless entry, and other comfort and convenience features. The role also covers customer features related to vehicle access, occupant visibility, occupant accommodation, and interior/exterior lighting. This position requires bridging systems engineering, software development, and cross-functional coordination to ensure functional integration and compliance with vehicle-level requirements.

Requirements

• Master's degree required with 8+ years of experience in Mechanical/Mechatronics/EE/SW engineering. PhD with 6+ years of experience preferred.
• Extensive experience working with Automotive Systems or Mechatronics Products in body and Automotive lighting (Exterior & interior).
• 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 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.
• Experience in working in requirement management tools.
• Knowledge of Automotive design and development process, system requirements, and general engineering best practices.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills with a high level of integrity.
• Ability to manage complex technical issues and multiple priorities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of automotive EE systems including R&D engineering, manufacturing, studio design, quality, and customer experience teams.
• Responsible for system level definition, requirements from EE, SW, ME and support EE, SW architecture design, integration at system, component level.
• Integral liaison between hardware, applications team, and core CFTs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders through system "V" development from concept to launch with design reviews.
• E2E responsible for functions Exterior and Interior lighting for the new SDV architecture.
• Act as the subject matter expert for the assigned functions throughout the entire product development lifecycle.
• Responsible for requirement management – define, document and manage all functional & nonfunctional requirements (System , Software & Hardware) for the function in alignment with vehicle level specification and legal regulations(FMVSS , SAE etc.) and internal standards.
• Develop component and system design, functional, EOL specifications, detailed test methods and system level DFMEA, DV, PV for complex mechatronic systems.
• Evaluate, prioritize and manage all function related change requests and issues.
• Ensure the function meets defined safety goals defined by the FUSA team.
• Manage the technical release of the function and calibration data for production.
• Be a champion of 1st principles design methodology and use extensive problem-solving methods for debugging, issue resolution.
• Develop and maintain Best Practices: Design Standards, Test Procedures, Technical Specifications, etc.

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