Lead Engineer – Secondary ECU releases (Artefacts & Binaries)

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 technical Lead Engineer Secondary ECU Release Engineering CI/CD Validation & Artifact Management to own end-to-end software delivery for distributed ECU systems in next-generation Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) platforms.This role spans build systems binary generation calibration artifacts CI/CD validation and vehicle-level release integration for secondary ECUs across zonal and centralized SDV architectures. You will ensure that every ECU software packageincluding firmware calibration data configuration artifacts and diagnostics contentis correctly built validated versioned and vehicle-ready.The ideal candidate brings deep experience in embedded release engineering CI/CD-driven validation calibration management and automotive software lifecycle governance in complex EV/SDV environments.

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

• Own the full lifecycle of secondary ECU software releases from source code to vehicle deployment.
• Coordinate multi-ECU release synchronization across body energy drive support infotainment connectivity and gateway domains.
• Define ECU release baselines versioning strategy and software configuration management across SDV platforms.
• Ensure alignment between ECU software versions calibration sets vehicle configurations and system-level dependencies.
• Own ECU build pipelines and binary generation workflows for embedded software systems.
• Ensure deterministic reproducible builds across ECU variants hardware revisions and vehicle programs.
• Manage generation ofECU firmware binaries bootloaders and application images calibration datasets and parameter files variant configuration artifacts diagnostic and service packages
• Own artifact lifecycle management including storage versioning access control and retention policies.
• Maintain full traceability across:
  Source Code Build Binary Calibration Set Flash Package Vehicle Deployment
• Manage artifact repositories (e.g. Artifactory Nexus cloud-native storage systems).
• Enforce artifact integrity throughhashing and checksum validation digital signing and encryption provenance and lineage tracking
• Validate calibration datasets againstsoftware version compatibilityECU hardware variants vehicle configurations
• Build automated release gatesfor Drive Energy Body IID ADAS systemsensuring software quality before deployment into productionbuilds.
• Validate compatibility between vehicle software versions manufacturing tooling diagnostics and plant infrastructure.
• Ownsystem-level regression test planning drive root cause analysis of cross-domain issuesand help supportintegration war-room activities during DV/PV builds.
  • 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 inElectrical/ElectronicsEngineering Computer Science or a related fieldwith12 yrs. 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
• Expert knowledge of Jira GitHub/GitLab Jenkins and in SiemensPolarion IBM DOORS Next Gen or PTC Windchill.
• Strong understanding development and verification of plant and control models in MATLAB/Simulink for execution in hardware in the loop test environmentdSpacecontrol desk and automation desk
• Strong understanding of 1st principles in Engineering result/solution oriented.
• Familiarity with SW for embedded systems EE systems and architecture
• 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.
• Knowledge of Automotive design and development process 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