Senior Specialist, Vehicle Systems

What you’ll do

Technical Program Manager (TPM) with deep expertise in System/Architecture Requirements, Electrical Integration, and Embedded Software Integration for modern vehicle platforms. This role combines hands-on technical understanding with program leadership, system/architecture development and execution ensuring that electronic control units (ECUs), networks, and software stacks integrate seamlessly and meet all functional, safety, and quality requirements. Drive vehicle-level system integration, coordinating embedded software releases, ECU hardware maturity, diagnostics, validation, and compliance activities. Work directly with software engineers, systems engineers, validation teams, and suppliers to ensure robust delivery.  This role requires deep expertise of Jira/Confluence/ Dashboarding to drive progression of work.

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

• Drive early System-V requirement development and deliverables for Software Defined Vehicle feature/functions 
• Drive Requirement/EE/SW integration activities for prototype, pre-production, and production builds. 
• Manage ECU-level and network-level integration issues across CAN, LIN, FlexRay, and Automotive Ethernet. 
• Ensure bootloader, flashing, and software update processes (OTA or UDS-based) are fully validated. 
• Oversee network bring-up, diagnostics verification, and DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Code) testing. 
• Align interface control documents (ICDs), network description files (DBC, LDF, FIBEX, ARXML), and ensure configuration consistency. 
• Review ECU software release notes to confirm feature completeness and backward compatibility. 
• Coordinate SIL (Software-in-the-Loop), HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop), and full vehicle integration testing. 
• Drive test automation and regression coverage for system-level functionality using tools such as dSPACE, Vector CANoe/CANalyzer, ETAS LABCAR, or NI Veristand. 
• Ensure test results are traceable to system and software requirements. 
• Track power consumption, network load, wake-up/sleep, and timing analysis during integration phases. 
• Own open issue dashboards (JIRA, ALM, or similar) and ensure clear root cause tracking with engineering teams. 
• Support change management and version control (Git, SVN, or PTC tools) to maintain ECU software integrity. 
• Validate that ASIL-level software components meet ISO 26262 compliance requirements. 
• Coordinate FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and DFMEA closure for integration-related issues. 
• Interface with EE design teams, SW developers, calibration engineers, and supplier integration teams to align dependencies. 
• Communicate integration readiness metrics (flash status, network stability, regression pass rates) to leadership. 
• Prepare gate review documentation, highlighting technical maturity and open risk items before release. 

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..

What you’ll bring 

We expect all Scout employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You’ll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here's what else you'll bring: 

• Bachelor’s/ Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with 8+ yrs of experience. 
• Strong understanding of vehicle E/E architecture and ECU-level software stacks, automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet), UDS diagnostics (ISO 14229) and diagnostic communication tools 
• Strong understanding, development and verification of plant and control models in MATLAB/Simulink for execution in hardware in the loop test environment, dSpace control desk and automation desk   
• Strong understanding of 1st principles in Engineering, result/solution oriented.  
• Familiarity with SW for embedded systems, EE systems and architecture  
• Familiarity with A2B, CAN, Automotive Ethernet, LIN, LVDS communication protocols and Vehicle Network tools, such as CANalyzer, CANoe, etc.‚ 
• Expertise with complex problem solving, data analysis, access/interpret/drive results with extended teams.  
• Knowledge of Automotive design and development process, system requirements, and general engineering best practices  

What you'll gain

The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up.  This is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundation.  In addition, Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides, select highlights:

• Competitive insurance including:
  • Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with:
  • An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including:
  • 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
  • 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
  • Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
  • Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave

Pay Transparency

This is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.

Initial base salary range = $140,000.00 - $170,000.00

Internal leveling code: IC8