OBD System Sr Engineer

Responsibilities

• Your engineering ingenuity, wonder & magic in defining the OBD system architecture 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:
• Take over responsibility for the system-level definition of the OBD architecture for Scout's BEV and EREV vehicle platforms within a new software-defined vehicle environment
• Define and maintain the overall OBD system concept , including monitor philosophy, readiness logic, fault reaction behavior, diagnostic architecture, and regulatory alignment
• Translate regulatory, vehicle-level, and architectural needs into structured and traceable OBD system requirements
• Define the interaction of OBD functions with powertrain controls, thermal systems, energy management, vehicle operating modes, and cross-domain software services
• Establish consistent diagnostic behavior across domains, ensuring alignment between system architecture, software implementation, validation strategy, and service requirements
• Work closely with OBD requirements engineers, software teams, controls engineers, validation engineers, and system architects to align interfaces and ensure complete implementation
• Support the definition of monitor execution conditions, diagnostic event handling, DTC strategies, and vehicle-state dependencies
• Ensure consistent and scalable integration of OBD functions into the SDV architecture, including support for central compute concepts, domain controllers, and communication gateways
• Drive requirements decomposition and allocation into software, controls, and validation deliverables while ensuring completeness, consistency, and testability
• Review technical concepts, interface definitions, and implementation proposals to ensure robust and future-proof OBD behavior
• Support validation strategy development by ensuring that system requirements are suitable for HIL, SIL, vehicle testing, and release verification
• Analyze system-level issues found during integration and testing, identify requirements or architectural gaps, and drive cross-functional resolution
• Coordinate and contribute into the prototype and serial development stage in terms of software availability, requirements maturity, data analysis, and technical reporting
• Partner with concept and architecture teams to come up with solutions to engineering and functional challenges related to diagnostic systems in an SDV environment
• Be involved in other related tasks / activities as required
• 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

Benefits

Additional Information

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!

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