ADAS System Enginer / FO, Vehicle Parking

ADAS Parking Features Engineer

Scout Motors is bringing back an iconic American brand, reimagining it for the future with electric powertrains and cutting-edge technology. We honor a legacy of exploration, caretaking, and hard work, building vehicles that are at home anywhere. Join us as we revolutionize the electric pickup truck and rugged SUV market.

What You'll Do

• Design, calibrate, test, and sign-off Scout’s parking features, from base park distance control to advanced capabilities, serving as the expert in this domain.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary and multicultural teams, including electrical engineers, software developers, data scientists, and validation engineers, to define system requirements and integrate parking features into Scout’s EV platform for class-leading performance.
• Conduct feasibility studies, simulations, and prototyping to evaluate and refine ADAS algorithms and architectures, ensuring the accuracy and safety of parking features.
• Work with the user interface and user experience team to craft exceptional customer experiences with Scout’s parking features.
• Participate in system-level testing, validation, and verification of ADAS features, including real-world testing and data analysis to validate system performance and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in ADAS technologies, industry trends, and regulatory requirements to drive continuous improvement.
• Be Scout’s innovator for new parking solutions that excite our customers!

Location & Travel Expectations

• This role may be based out of the Scout Motors corporate headquarters in Charlotte, NC.
• This role requires 4 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.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in ADAS development, preferably within the automotive industry.
• In-depth knowledge of parking sensors and automated parking features, with experience in validation and troubleshooting of parking sensor perception and assisted parking features.
• Experience with calibration, integration, or validation of features and software for parking applications.
• Familiarity with automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet) and tools for development, simulation, and testing (e.g., CANoe, CANalyzer, JIRA, and Confluence).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data sets, identify system issues, and implement effective solutions.
• Familiarity with relevant safety standards and legislative regulations (e.g., ISO 26262, SAE J3016, FMVSS); experience in conducting safety analyses (FMEA, FMEDA) is a plus.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, present technical information, and influence decision-making processes.
• Ability to work independently and self-motivated in a dynamic environment.
• Fluency in German is a plus.

What You'll Gain

• The chance to build products and a company from the ground up with an iconic brand.
• Competitive compensation and benefits supporting physical, mental, and financial wellbeing, including:
• Medical, dental, vision, and income protection plans.
• 401(k) program with employer match and immediate vesting.
• Generous Paid Time Off (20 days planned PTO, 40 hours unplanned PTO, 14 holidays).
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Paid leave for bereavement, jury duty, voting, and military leave.

Pay Transparency

• This is a full-time, exempt position eligible for a base salary and annual performance bonus.
• 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.
• Consideration for employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records (San Francisco).
• Consideration for employment of qualified applicants with criminal histories (Los Angeles).
• 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 a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Consideration is given without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodation requests can be directed to ScoutAccommodations@scoutmotors.com.