Lead Engineer, Zonal ECU Design Responsible 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!

What youll 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 the end-to-end design and release strategy for zonal ECUs from concept through production launch exercising independent technical judgment on significant and unique hardware issues that may affect the broader Vehicle Software & Electrical Engineering function.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for zonal ECU hardware coordinating across Body Drive Energy electrical architecture software validation manufacturing purchasing quality and suppliers to convey advanced technical information and align diverse stakeholders.
• Define govern and approve zonal ECU hardware requirements and technical tradeoffs including power distribution thermal management signal integrity diagnostics cybersecurity interfaces packaging cost quality and timing.
• Lead ECU architecture and design reviews DFMEAs validation strategies and technical decision forums; evaluate incomplete information and competing program priorities to recommend effective solutions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable automotive standards and internal engineering requirements including ISO 26262 EMC ESD cybersecurity and manufacturing readiness expectations.
• Direct supplier technical activities and deliverables establish performance expectations resolve escalated technical issues and ensure components and systems achieve program cost timing quality and launch targets.
• Lead resolution of cross-functional and cross-domain issues during build events validation launch and lifecycle change management including root-cause analysis risk assessment recovery planning and technical arbitration.
• Contribute to company and functional objectives by establishing scalable zonal ECU engineering practices lessons learned design standards and continuous-improvement priorities.
• Provide technical direction and mentoring to engineers and extended team members as needed while working with a high degree of independence.
• Proactively assess consumer and vehicle-system impacts and recommend zonal ECU improvements that strengthen performance reliability manufacturability serviceability and customer experience.
• Contribute ECU technical requirements and readiness input to production-facility and manufacturing-process design for Scout trucks and SUVs.

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 companyfrom time to time.

What youll bring

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:

• Bachelors or masters degree in electrical engineering combined electrical/mechanical engineering or a relevant field.
• 12 years of progressive experience in ECU hardware development and release including leadership of critical ECU programs from concept through production launch.
• Demonstrated success launching critical ECUs into production such as body electrical powertrain battery drive unit power distribution zonal or centralized compute systems.
• Recognized subject matter expertise in ECU hardware architecture PCB design component selection thermal and power analysis signal integrity manufacturing and validation.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve significant and unique technical issues evaluate intangible and competing factors and exercise independent judgment on decisions that may affect a broader engineering function.
• Proven ability to coordinate across groups convey advanced technical information influence diverse stakeholders and build alignment without direct authority.
• Strong understanding of automotive communication protocols including CAN LIN Ethernet and FlexRay and their hardware implications.
• Experience covering all phases of automotive product development including requirements design sourcing test validation launch and lifecycle support.
• Demonstrated experience directing supplier technical work and where needed guiding the activities of engineers or extended team members.
• Strong technical skills and expertise in ECU development and release using structured engineering and problem-solving methods such as Six Sigma DFMEA and root-cause analysis.
• Ability to operate with a high degree of independence while communicating risks recommendations and decisions to leadership and cross-functional partners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with zonal architecture or centralized vehicle compute systems.
• Deep knowledge of cybersecurity and functional safety requirements.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory tools such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
• Experience establishing ECU engineering standards reusable methods or cross-program lessons learned.
• Strong problem-solving technical leadership persuasion and communication skills.

What youll gain

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

Pay Transparency

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 in Los 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 in New 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 pregnancy or any other characteristics protected by law. Scout Motors is committed to compliance with all ap p licable fair employment p ractice 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