Senior Specialist, Structural Simulations

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 trucks 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 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. 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. And respect for our customers by developing two powertrains that meet their requirements an all-electric powertrain as well as the Harvester range extender powertrain which includes a built-in gas-powered generator with an estimated 500 miles of combined range.

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!

What youll do

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

• Perform nonlinear structural crash simulations using LS-DYNA to support regulatory and consumer safety requirements including FMVSS USNCAP IIHS and Euro NCAP.
• Conduct component- subsystem- and full-vehicle-level crash analyses to evaluate structural performance load paths intrusion and energy management.
• Develop maintain and execute finite element models using industry-standard CAE tools (e.g. ANSA Primer HyperMesh).
• Support correlation of CAE results with physical crash and component test data including post-test analysis and root-cause investigations.
• Identify structural performance gaps and support engineering countermeasure development in collaboration with Body Vehicle Safety and Manufacturing teams.
• Execute simulations using high-performance computing (HPC) resources while ensuring model quality repeatability and documentation.
• Support vehicle development milestones design releases and safety sign-off activities.
• Participate in cross-functional technical reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of crash CAE methods and processes.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers as appropriate.

NVH & Durability Interface

• Ensure that crash-driven structural countermeasures are reviewed for NVH and durability robustness in collaboration with NVH and Durability engineering teams.
• Support assessment of local stiffness changes reinforcements and joints to avoid unintended impacts to noise vibration or long-term structural durability.
• Participate in cross-functional discussions to ensure balanced vehicle performance meeting crash NVH and durability requirements without unintended trade-offs

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role may be based out of theScout Motors corporate headquarters in Charlotte NC. This role may be remote to start but will transition to an in-office setting at the headquarters within 3-6 months of start date. This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.
• This role requires 4-5 days per week in the office with regular in-person meetings and events.
• 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 company from time to time to test facilities supplier sites or manufacturing location
• Travel: Domestic and international travel required approximately 10% of the time. Valid drivers license 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:

Required

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 10 years of experience in structural crash CAE within an automotive OEM or Tier-1 supplier environment.
• Hands-on experience with LS-DYNA.
• Proficiency with CAE pre- and post-processing tools such as ANSA Primer HyperMesh or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of global crash regulations and consumer safety protocols.
• Strong technical documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work legally in the United States without employer sponsorship.
• Minimum of High School Diploma GED or equivalent required for all roles at Scout Motors Inc.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required approximately 10% of the time.
• Valid drivers license required.

Preferred

• Masters degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• Experience with electrified vehicles (BEV/REEV) and/or frame-based vehicle architectures.
• Exposure to CAEtest correlation DOE or robustness studies.
• Familiarity with advanced material or damage models (e.g. GISSMO).
• Experience supporting OEM release and sign-off processes.

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 $130000.00 - $160000.00

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