Specialist, OBD Integration Engineer

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.

Your engineering ingenuity wonder & magic in integrating diagnostic systems across complex software and hardware architectures will be instrumental in shaping the perception of Scout as a brand as well as gaining peer admiration in the automotive industry.

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

• Lead theintegration of OBD functions across the software-defined vehicle architecture ensuring consistent behavior across ECUs domains and central compute elements
• Coordinate the implementation of OBD requirements acrosspowertrain energy thermal chassis and body domains ensuring alignment of diagnostic concepts and system behavior
• Ensure correct interaction betweenOBD monitors diagnostic events vehicle states and system-level conditions including startup driving charging and degraded modes
• Integrate and validateDTC behavior fault propagation readiness states and diagnostic consistencyacross distributed systems
• Collaborate closely withOBD system engineers requirements engineers software teams controls engineers and validation teamsto ensure correct end-to-end implementation
• Analyze system-level diagnostic issues usingvehicle data HIL/MIL results and network traces and drive root-cause identification and resolution
• Support development and validation teams indefining integration test scenarios including edge cases faultinjection and cross-domain interactions
• Ensure traceability fromOBD requirements to system integration and validation results supporting release readiness and quality gates
• Identify integration gaps inconsistencies or architectural limitations and proposerobust and scalable solutions
• Support vehicle integration phases including prototype builds test campaigns and software release validation
• Contribute to the continuous improvement ofintegration processes diagnostic workflows and cross-domain collaboration models
• Partner with architecture teams to ensure OBD integration supportsfuture SDV capabilities such as OTA updates central diagnostics and scalable platform evolution
• Be involved in other related tasks / activities as required

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.

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:

• Relevantdegree such as abachelorsormastersdegree in Engineering Technology IT Systems Computer Science Mechatronics or Engineering Technology from an accredited college or university preferably in electrical engineering automotive engineering or systems engineering
• 5 years of experience in automotive E/E integration diagnostics powertrain or software validation with strong exposure toOBD system integration across multiple ECUs/domains
• Provenexperience integratingOBDII diagnostic functionsinto vehicle architectures including monitor execution DTC handling readiness behavior and cross-ECU communication
• Strongunderstanding ofsoftware-defined vehicle (SDV) architectures including centralized compute zonal controllers and service-oriented communication
• Experienceworking withdistributed systems and cross-domain dependencies including powertrain thermal management energy management and vehicle state control
• Solidknowledge ofUDS diagnostics CAN/Ethernet communication diagnostic event handling and fault propagation across systems
• Hands-on experience with tools such asCANoe CANalyzerCANape ETAS INCA MATLAB/Simulink and trace/log analysis tools
• Experienceworking with requirements and change management tools such asJama DOORS orPolarion
• Strongdebugging and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex system interactions and identify root causes in integrated environments
• Abilityto read and understand system architectures software interface specifications network definitions and functional descriptions
• Stronginterpersonal skills including ownership structured communication teamwork and the ability to drive alignment across cross-functional teams
• Motivatedengineer wanting to work at the cutting edge of SDV and diagnostic integration for next-generation electric vehicles

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