Engineer, Test Requirements and Validation, Infotainment, Specialist

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!

AtScout Motors youdontjust design vehicles- you shape the future of the road. Our Engineering team is where bold ideas meet rigorous execution building machines that are as durable and capable as the people who drive shoulder-to-shoulder with brilliant minds across disciplines turning complex challenges into elegant scalable solutions that meet the highest standards of safety performance and user experience. This is a place where your fingerprints are found on metal where what you design gets built driven and remembered. Ifyourehungry to engineer something that matters Scout Motors is where that ambition finds its highest gear.

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

• Develop execute and manage detailed whole vehicle test cases and validation activities for Infotainment UX/UI and Connected Experience features functions attributes and customer use cases including:
  • Center display and driver display functionality
  • Human Machine Interface (HMI) interactions
  • Navigation and route guidance
  • Media audio and entertainment systems
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration
  • Voice assistant functionality
  • Bluetooth Wi-Fi and smartphone connectivity
  • User profiles and personalization
  • Over-the-Air (OTA) software update experience
  • Digital key and mobile application interactions
  • Vehicle settings notifications and customer workflows
• Translate infotainment and UX/UI requirements into executable test procedures validation plans and whole vehicle test strategies that ensure complete requirements coverage and customer feature readiness.
• Execute vehicle-level validation activities to evaluate functionality performance usability robustness and overall customer experience across multiple software builds vehicle configurations and operating conditions.
• Perform vehicle performance evaluations related to infotainment and UX/UI systems including:
  • HMI responsiveness and screen latency
  • System boot-up and wake-up performance
  • Navigation accuracy and route calculation performance
  • Voice recognition accuracy and response time
  • Smartphone connectivity stability and reconnection behavior
  • Audio quality and media performance
  • User workflow efficiency and ease of use
  • Software stability fault recovery and overall customer experience
• Lead and coordinate validation trips proving ground evaluations benchmark studies and customer drive events to validate infotainment performance under representative and extreme operating conditions.
• Execute structured competitive benchmarking to evaluate infotainment functionality UX performance and customer experience against industry-leading vehicles.
• Drive test execution and data collection using vehicle instrumentation logging tools diagnostics and software analysis techniques to support validation activities and issue investigation.
• Ensure strong traceability between requirements validation plans and test cases using systems such as Codebeamer Jama Jira or equivalent requirements management tools.
• Analyze test results vehicle logs and customer-facing behaviors to identify software defects integration issues usability concerns and performance gaps working cross-functionally to drive issue resolution.
• Collaborate closely with UX HMI Infotainment Software Connectivity Systems Engineering Product Management and Vehicle Integration teams to communicate validation findings support issue triage and ensure feature readiness.
• Document validation results and provide recommendations supporting software releases production readiness issue resolution and vehicle sign-off including validation reports issue tracking and readiness metrics.
• Support validation planning and logistics including vehicle scheduling software build planning equipment preparation route development benchmark planning and test execution coordination.
• Assist in integrating systems engineering principles into validation planning requirements management and whole vehicle verification activities.
• Partner with systems architects UX designers software engineers and cross-functional engineering teams to develop robust validation strategies that deliver a best-in-class customer experience.

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location inNovi Michigan..
• 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 companyfrom time to time.
• Travel: Applicants should expect occasional travel to proving grounds supplier locations benchmarking events and validation trips in support of vehicle development and launch activities. Valid drivers license required.

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 or Masters degree in Engineering Computer Science Human Factors Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) Software Engineering or a related technical field.
• 4 years of experience in automotive infotainment HMI/UX validation vehicle integration or whole vehicle validation.
• Experience developing test requirements validation plans and customer-focused test cases while executing vehicle-level validation activities.
• Working knowledge of requirements management tools such as Jama Polarion DOORS MagicDraw Codebeamer or similar platforms.
• Experience validating infotainment systems HMI navigation media connectivity smartphone integration digital key and OTA software updates.
• Familiarity with embedded software development vehicle networking connected vehicle technologies and automotive systems engineering.
• Experience executing whole vehicle performance evaluations competitive benchmarking and customer experience assessments.
• Proficiency with automotive diagnostic logging and data analysis tools used to investigate software and vehicle behavior.
• Solid understanding of vehicle development processes software integration automotive quality standards and systems validation methodologies.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills with the ability to translate technical findings into actionable recommendations.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across software systems design and vehicle engineering organizations in a fast-paced cross-functional environment.
• Demonstrated ownership attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering high-quality validation results.

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

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 $110000.00 - $135000.00

Internal leveling code: IC9

Notice to applicants:

• To be considered for career opportunities at Scout Motors applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• Residing in San 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