Senior Engineer, Climate Systems

About Scout Motors

Scout Motors is dedicated to carrying forward the legacy of an iconic American vehicle, dating back to 1960. We are electrifying and digitizing this brand, infusing it with American innovation to redefine rugged SUVs and trucks. Scout embodies a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work, built on respect for the past and future, our communities, and the balance of work and play. We offer vehicles with both all-electric and innovative range-extender powertrains. At Scout Motors, we empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate and lead the way in shaping the future of transportation.

What You'll Do

At Scout Motors, you won't just design vehicles – you'll shape the future of the road. Our Engineering team is where bold ideas meet rigorous execution, building machines as durable and capable as the people who drive them. You will work collaboratively across disciplines, transforming complex challenges into elegant, scalable solutions that meet the highest standards of safety, performance, and user experience. This is a place where your contributions are realized in tangible products that are built, driven, and remembered. If you're driven to engineer something that matters, Scout Motors is where your ambition can reach its highest potential.

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

• Leading the development of Climate system features & functions, interfacing and aligning with R&D, electrical architecture, software developers, production, quality, and customer experience teams.
• Taking end-to-end responsibility for the development of climate features & functions, including release to program milestones.
• Defining system-level requirements for hardware, software, features, and architecture, including system and component integration. Serving as an integral liaison between all cross-functional teams.
• Collaborating with stakeholders throughout the system “V” development lifecycle, from concept to launch.
• Owning end-to-end features and functions for climate systems within the new SDV architecture.
• Acting as the subject matter expert for assigned functions throughout the entire product development lifecycle.
• Managing requirements: defining, documenting, and managing all functional & non-functional requirements (System, Software & Hardware) for the function, ensuring alignment with vehicle specifications and legal regulations (FMVSS, SAE, OBDII, etc.) and internal standards.
• Leveraging domain/working knowledge of SW controls, EE, Electronics, and expertise in development, testing, and validation methods for mechatronic systems.
• Developing component and system designs, functional and End-of-Life (EOL) specifications, detailed test methods, and system-level DFMEA, DV, PV for complex mechatronic systems.
• Managing the technical release of the function and calibration data for production.
• Championing the 1st principles design methodology and employing extensive problem-solving techniques for debugging and issue resolution.
• Leading sprint planning and daily stand-up meetings.
• Developing and maintaining Best Practices, including Design Standards, Test Procedures, and Technical Specifications.

Location & Travel Expectations

• This role can be based at the Scout Motors corporate headquarters in Charlotte, NC or Novi, Michigan.
• The position requires 4 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events.
• Applicants should anticipate the need for in-person collaboration with Scout colleagues and occasional travel for company events.

What You'll Bring

We expect all Scout employees to demonstrate integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, a positive attitude, and a growth mindset. You should be comfortable with change, adaptable in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, and take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Specifically, you will bring:

• A Master's degree with 8+ years of experience in Mechanical/Mechatronics/EE/SW engineering, or a PhD with 6+ years of experience.
• Extensive experience with Automotive Systems or Mechatronics Products, specifically in Climate Systems.
• A strong understanding of fundamental Engineering principles, with a results/solution-oriented approach.
• Subject matter expertise in Systems Engineering, Multi-domain physics, and Complex systems design involving EE and SW integration.
• Familiarity with software for embedded systems and EE systems like wiring and power distribution units.
• Familiarity with communication protocols such as A2B, CAN, Automotive Ethernet, LIN, LVDS, and vehicle network tools (e.g., CANalyzer, CANoe).
• Expertise in complex problem-solving, data analysis, and driving results with extended teams.
• Experience with requirements management tools.
• Knowledge of Automotive design and development processes, system requirements, and general engineering best practices.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a high degree of integrity.

What You'll Gain

Joining Scout offers the unique opportunity to build products and a company from the ground up. You will be instrumental in creating something new and lasting, anchored by an iconic brand. Additionally, Scout provides competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits designed to support your physical, mental, and financial well-being, including:

• Competitive Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, and income protection plans.
• 401(k) Program: Features an employer match and immediate vesting.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO): Includes 20 accrued PTO days, 40 hours of unplanned PTO, and 14 company or floating holidays annually. Also offers up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave and paid leave for bereavement, jury duty, voting, or military service.

Pay Transparency

This is a full-time, exempt position eligible for a base salary and an annual performance bonus program. The final salary will be determined based on factors such as candidate skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate-dependent.

• Initial Base Salary Range: $130,000.00 - $160,000.00
• Internal Leveling Code: IC8

Notice to Applicants

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• For applicants residing in San Francisco, Los Angeles, or New York City, please refer to the specific fair chance and hiring initiative ordinances applicable to those locations.

Equal Opportunity

Scout Motors is committed to employing a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact ScoutAccommodations@scoutmotors.com.