Lead Range and Energy Consumption Engineer

Responsibilities

• The CAE Energy Team within Scout comprises a small group of highly qualified engineers responsible for assessing energy consumption in support of component & system specifications, and regulatory / customer focused drive cycles (including range, performance, towing, extremes of temperatures etc.).
• Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:
• Vehicle Development Testing - Lead and execute vehicle development testing to support range, fuel-economy, and road load targets, ensuring all activities align with program milestones.
• Test Planning & Execution - Develop test plans, instrumentation strategies, facility schedules, and data ‑ collection processes to verify hardware and software performance and correlate results with CAE projections.
• Target Roadmap Development - Build and maintain roadmaps to achieve range and efficiency targets, identifying risks, opportunities, and mitigation strategies.
• Fuel Economy Label Strategy Management - Maintain vehicle fuel ‑ economy and range label strategy by confirming program content, option take ‑ rates, and volume assumptions.
• Cross-Functional Alignment - Engage with engineering teams to identify opportunities, track risks, and opportunities (R&O), and ensure timely resolution.
• Assumption & Input Development - Provide CAE teams with validated assumptions and deliver range ‑ impact assessments for potential hardware and software changes.
• Benchmarking - Analyze competitive data and conduct physical competitor testing (dyno, track, bench) to ensure product competitiveness.
• Attribute Leadership - Serve as the voice of the Range & Energy Consumption attribute in program meetings, ensuring alignment across engineering, validation, and leadership teams.
• 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.
• Travel : Domestic and international travel required, approximately 5 % of the time. Valid driver's license required. Passport required.

Requirements

• We expect all Scout employ

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!

Your Match

How well this role fits your profile.

Company Intel

What employees say

Worked at Scout Motors? Share your experience