Engineer, Whole Vehicle Test Requirements and Validation – EE

About this role

Here at Scout Motors, we're 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, it’s 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 hasn’t 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 you're ready to drive change and make history, apply now!

What you’ll do

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

• Own whole-vehicle validation definition and execution for electrical/electronic (EE) vehicle attributes, including system integration, software release validation, functional performance, and safe vehicle operation across real-world customer use cases.

• Define and execute EE validation strategies to ensure vehicle electrical systems, software features, and integrated functions meet performance, safety, and customer expectations across all vehicle operating conditions.

• Serve as the vehicle-level validation authority for Compound Release Deployments by supporting two key validation responsibilities: Safe-to-Drive (S2D) readiness checks and Functional Sprint Testing.

• Lead Safe-to-Drive validation activities to verify critical vehicle systems—including HV systems, LV battery, charging, body electronics, and other safety-related functions—operate correctly before software releases are deployed to internal vehicle fleets.

• Lead Functional Sprint Testing to validate EE-related vehicle functions across major domains, including chassis, propulsion, body interior/exterior, charging, and infotainment systems, identifying issues and driving software maturity through release cycles.

• Develop and manage vehicle-level test cases, validation procedures, and instrumentation strategies to evaluate electrical system behavior, software functionality, feature integration, and system interactions.

• Translate EE system requirements, software releases, and feature expectations into executable validation plans with measurable acceptance criteria.

• Ensure robust integration between EE systems, propulsion, chassis, body, charging, and software platforms to validate overall vehicle behavior and customer experience.

• Coordinate vehicle-level validation execution, including fleet preparation, software deployment validation, test planning, data collection, and issue identification across internal development vehicles.

• Establish traceability from requirements, software releases, test cases, execution results, and issue resolution using lifecycle tools such as Codebeamer, Jama, or Jira.

• Collaborate across EE Integration, Software, Propulsion, Chassis, Body, Infotainment, Charging, and Vehicle Integration teams to identify root causes, resolve issues, and improve software release quality.

• Analyze validation results, identify system risks and performance gaps, and provide data-driven recommendations to support software release decisions and vehicle readiness.

• Document validation of outcomes and provide release recommendations to ensure safe, functional, and customer-ready vehicle performance.

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Novi, 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 company from time to time..

What you’ll bring

We expect all Scout employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You’ll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here's what else you'll bring:

• At least 4+ years of experience in whole vehicle validation, full-performance testing, and vehicle-level verification testing.

• Hands-on experience using CANoe, INCA, and validation-related instrumentation equipment to capture, log, and parse vehicle network and sensor data.

• Experience defining whole vehicle test plans (DVP), executing physical or vehicle tests, and tracking build/software changes across vehicle fleets.

• Working knowledge of Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) and product tracking tools (such as Jama, Polarion, DOORS, MagicDraw, or Codebeamer).

• Solid understanding of whole vehicle development phases and products tailored to automotive-specific safety standards, with a focus on enhancing delivery quality, security, and developer experience.

• Experience testing complete vehicle systems to meet automotive-grade standards and ensure compliance with industry regulations.

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