Engineer, Supplier Quality Software

Here at Scout Motors were carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history. A vehicle dating back to 1960. One that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and will do so once again.

But Scout is more than just a brand its a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration caretaking and hard work.

The Scout brand is all about respect. Respect for the environment by developing electric vehicles with the capability to get you to any location. Respect for the past and the future by taking an iconic American brand that hasnt been around for a while electrifying it digitizing it and loading it with American innovation. Respect for communities by creating a company that stands for its people and its customers. And respect for both work and play with vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site a job site or on a Tuesday commute.

At Scout Motors we empower our talented inclusive and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout employee Someone who is a visionary and a leader who seeks new paths and shares lessons learned. A knowledgeable doer who collaborates across the company to build better. A go-getter with unrivaled passion.

Join us at Scout Motors and be part of shaping the future of transportation. If youre ready to drive change and make history apply now!

At Scout Motors were carrying forward the legacy of the iconic Scout brandrevived for the modern era as rugged electric vehicles built for adventure. With a clean-sheet approach to quality our goal is to deliver exceptional reliability connected experiences and off-road capability that exceed expectations. As aSenior Product Quality Engineer (PQE) Software youll play a pivotal role in ensuring our vehicle software is safe stable secure and robuston day one and throughout its lifecycle.

What youll do

As part of the Product Quality team youll serve as the quality liaison across embedded software connectivity OTA systems and vehicle digital platforms from concept to warranty. You will define quality strategies for software releases lead software-related issue resolution and support our supplier and plant teams in launching a zero-defect product.

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

• Software Quality Planning & Assurance
  • Define and implement software quality plans aligned with ASPICE and ISO standards.
  • Ensure software validation coverage for critical ECUs drive units ADAS features vehicle control modules and connectivity gateways.
  • Participate in reviews of software DFMEAs verification plans and requirements traceability.
• Launch & Production Support
  • Support pre-series builds and software milestones at our Columbia assembly plant.
  • Provide rapid triage and containment for launch-blocking software defects (e.g. flashing errors drive mode failures HMI bugs).
  • Drive software defect resolution in collaboration with Engineering Manufacturing and Software Release teams.
• Field Performance & OTA Monitoring
  • Own quality oversight of post-SOP software updates recalls and campaign releases.
  • Use diagnostic and telemetry tools to monitor real-time field software behavior and customer impact.
  • Collaborate with Warranty and Service Engineering teams to root cause systemic field software issues.
• Standards Compliance & Continuous Improvement
  • Support ASPICE assessments software release gates and cybersecurity reviews (ISO 21434).
  • Lead lessons-learned capture from field campaigns and integrate into new vehicle program cycles.
  • Help shape Scouts long-term software quality frameworks and toolchains

Work Environment:

• Office testing lab and manufacturing floor environment.
• Occasional exposure to industrial settings where personal protective equipment may be required.

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Columbia SC.
• The responsibilities of this role require dailyattendance in office with in-person meetings and events regularly.
• Applicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the companyfrom time to time.
• Travel: International & Domestic 10 - 15% of the time. Valid drivers license and passport required

What youll bring

We expect all Scout employees to have integrity curiosity resourcefulness and strive to exhibit a positive attitude as well as a growth mindset. Youll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced high-growth environment. Youll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Heres what else youll bring:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Electrical Engineering Software Engineering or related field.
• 5 years of experience in software quality embedded systems development or systems validation in the automotive or tech industry.
• Experience with automotive ECUs diagnostic tools (UDS CANoe/CANalyzer) and software issue tracking (Jira DOORS or similar).
• Working knowledge of ASPICE ISO 26262 and ISO 21434
• Familiarity with OTA tools test benches CI/CD pipelines and static code analysis.
• Preferred:
  • Prior experience in a startup EV or launch environment (pre-SOP through SOP).
  • Hands-on experience with automotive system integration cybersecurity reviews or functional safety assessments.
  • Exposure to embedded Linux AUTOSAR or Android Automotive OS environments.
  • Supplier interface experience especially with embedded software and calibration suppliers.

What youll gain

The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up. This is a chance to create something new and lasting with an iconic brand at its foundation. In addition Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical mental and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides select highlights:

• 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

This is a full-time exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidates skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.

Initial base salary range $120000.00 - $145000.00

Internal leveling code: IC8

Notice to applicants:

• Residing inSan Francisco:Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
• Residing inLos Angeles:Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
• Residing inNew York City:This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.

Equal Opportunity

Scout Motors is committed to employing a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation gender identity gender expression veteran status disability pregnancyor anyother characteristicsprotected by law.Scout Motors is committed to compliance with allapplicablefairemploymentpractice laws.If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application pre-employment testing or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process please contact