Lead Engineer Automation Tooling

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 them.Youllwork 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.

We are seeking a highly skilled hands-on Lead Engineer to lead the design development and scale-up of automation tooling for next-generation Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) platforms. This role focuses on CI/CD pipelines automated test frameworks validation infrastructure and developer productivity tools across embedded automotive software ecosystems. The ideal candidate combines strong software engineering skills with deep knowledge of automotive development workflows embedded systems and scalable automation approaches. This person will work across platform software embedded systems validation infrastructure cloud tooling and developer productivity systems to enable fast reliable and scalable software releases for vehicle programs.

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

• Architect and develop scalable CI/CD systems for embedded and vehicle software platforms.
• Build automation frameworks that support continuous integration continuous testing automated regression release qualification fleet validation and OTA readiness.
• Develop internal engineering tools that improve developer velocity and software quality across SDV programs.
• Lead automation efforts for embedded Linux platforms ECU software vehicle middleware platform APIs and simulation environments.
• Design infrastructure for distributed test execution across SIL/HIL benches virtual ECUs and cloud environments.
• Build intelligent test orchestration systems that optimize execution time and resource utilization including AI-driven use cases.
• Integrate automated quality gates including static analysis security scanning code coverage performance validation and reliability metrics.
• Drive shift-left validation practices enabling developers to detect issues earlier in the development lifecycle.
• Partner closely with firmware platform vehicle integration validation and cloud infrastructure teams.
• Experience in modern automotivetoolchain familiaritywithAUTOSAR / Adaptive AUTOSAROTA update systems vehicle telemetry pipelines fleet diagnostics
• Experience building cloud-native developer platformslarge-scale simulation and validation infrastructureHIL/SIL automation frameworks.
• Leadership Competencies
• Strong system-level thinking technical arbitration capability
• Structured problem solving
• Program milestone ownership ability to operate in high-pressure launch environments

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role may be based out of theScout Motors corporate headquarters in Charlotte NC.
• 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.

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:

• Masters degree in Electricalor Electronics Engineering Computer Science or a related field with 12 years of experience.
• Strong understanding of vehicle E/E architecture and ECU-level software stacks automotive communication protocols (CAN LIN FlexRay Ethernet) UDS diagnostics (ISO 14229) and diagnostic communication tools
• Expertise with modern DevOps and infrastructure tools including Jenkins GitLab CI/CD GitHub Actions Docker Kubernetes and Terraform.
• Strong grounding in engineering fundamentals and a results-oriented solution-focused mindset.
• Familiarity with embedded software electrical and electronic systems and system architecture.
• Familiarity with A2B CAN Automotive Ethernet LIN and LVDS communication protocols as well as vehicle network tools such as CANalyzer and CANoe.
• Expertise in complex problem-solving data analysis and interpreting results to drive action across cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of automotive design and development processes system requirements and general engineering best practices.

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 $$160000.00 - $192500.00

Internal leveling code: IC7

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