Lead Engineer - ME Integration
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Responsibilities
- Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:
- Lead integration of vehicle software and ECU systems into manufacturing and production environments.
- Develop scalable workflows for ECU flashing, calibration deployment, secure software installation, VIN-based configuration, factory diagnostics
- Support integration across body ECUs, gateway systems, infotainment, ADAS/Autonomy modules, connectivity systems
- Develop and execute automated test strategies for manufacturing software releases, ECU firmware validation, factory release readiness, vehicle configuration verification, production regression testing, flash and rollback testing
- Build automated release gates ensuring software quality before deployment into production lines.
- Validate compatibility between vehicle software versions, manufacturing tooling, diagnostics, and plant infrastructure.
- Develop automation for ECU communication validation, network integrity checks, vehicle health diagnostics, firmware integrity validation
- Validation responsible for network topology, gateway routing strategies, signal database integrity (DBC, ARXML), bandwidth utilization and bus loading
- Validate and manage vehicle communication across CAN / CAN-FD, LIN, Automotive Ethernet (100/1000BASE-T1), FlexRay network framework
- Validate and release bootloader compatibility, flashing strategy, partitioning strategy (AUTOSAR Classic/Adaptive), Memory and CPU utilization budgets
- Coordinate integration across Powertrain / Electrification (BMS, inverter, charging), Body & Comfort, ADAS / AD compute platforms, Infotainment & Connectivity, Central Compute / Zonal Controllers
- Ensure feature-level integration synchronization, power mode management, Wake-up/sleep strategy robustness.
- Own system-level regression test planning, drive root cause analysis of cross-domain issues and help support integration war-room activities during DV/PV builds.
- Leadership Competencies
- Strong system-level thinking, technical arbitration capability
- Structured problem solving
- Program milestone ownership, ability to operate in high-pressure launch environments
- Location & Travel Expectations :
- This role may be based out of the Scout 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.
Requirements
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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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