Sr. Specialist – Vehicle Dev. Tooling & Automation
Charlotte, NC - USA
Job Summary
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.
The EE/SW Integration Manager at the OEM level ownsandbuildsthe infrastructure that enables rapid reliable iteration of vehicle software and electronics.Youll work close to the vehicledevelopingautomation integration pipelines and test systems that connect embedded software running on ECUs with cloud-based development workflows.This role goes beyond architecture compliance and focuses on feature behavior timing performance system robustness drivability impact and cross-domain interaction quality.This role bridges embedded systems software integration and development infrastructure to enable efficient scalable and reliable engineering workflows.Work directly withMSTssoftware engineers systems engineers validation teams and suppliers to ensure robust delivery.
Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:
- End-to-End Toolchainarchitectresponsible to develop andimplement toolchains spanning: Code commit build ECU flashing vehicle/HIL testing data logging analysis
- Build internal developer tools (CLI services dashboards) to streamline engineering workflowswithreliability and performance of integration pipelines.
- Develop CI/CD systems tailored for embedded and distributed vehicle softwarewith cross-compilation and artifact management
- Automate ECU flashing (UDS bootloaders) across benches and vehiclesandOTA package generation and deployment workflowswith integratingHILrigs into automated pipelines.
- Work directly with vehicle networks (CAN LIN Automotive Ethernet)and develop tooling tomonitor and simulate bus traffic validate signal-level behavior across ECUs
- Debug issues spanning firmware middleware and physical hardware.
- Build and maintainSIL/HIL framework vehicle-level regression systems automate test orchestration across multiple environments (bench dyno fleet vehicles).
- Create pipelines for ingesting and analyzing vehicle telemetry and test data.
- Develop tools forlog parsing (CAN traces diagnostic logs) real-time monitoring and alerting
- Enable engineers to quickly root-cause issues from large datasets.
- Developerexperience &velocitywith one-command build/test/flash systems reproducible dev environments (Docker Nix etc.)
- Drive adoption of best practices in versioning branching and release management
- Strong programming in Python and/or C (Go/Rust is a plus).
- Deep experience with embedded systems development (bare-metal or RTOS).
- Hands-on experience with vehicle communication protocols: CAN (DBC UDS) LIN Automotive Ethernet
- Experience building CI/CD systems familiarity with Linux-based development 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 company from 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 inComputer ScienceElectrical/ElectronicsEngineeringor a related fieldwith10 yrs. Of experience
- Strong understanding of vehicle E/E architecture and ECU-level software stacks automotive communication protocols (CAN LINFlexRay Ethernet) UDS diagnostics (ISO 14229) and diagnostic communication tools
- Expert knowledge of GitHub/GitLab Jenkins and inCodebeamerSiemensPolarion IBM DOORS Next Gen or PTC Windchill.
- Strong understanding development andscaling of vehicle toolchain data systems across fleet for development and analytics.
- 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 CANalyzerCANoe 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 $140000.00 - $170000.00
Internal leveling code: IC8
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
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
We're designing, engineering, and building the next generation of electric trucks and rugged SUVs for the doers, makers, and explorers. The new Scout® Traveler™ and Terra™ models are here, born from the original legend, retooled for a new era.