Scout Motors

Sr.SpecialistVehicleDev.Tooling&Automation

$140–170k Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
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The Brief

“Sr. Specialist – Vehicle Dev. Tooling & Automation at Scout Motors. Skills: Vehicle Dev Tooling, Automation, Embedded Software, CI/CD. Own and build infrastructure. Develop automation”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Complex problem solving; Data analysis; Root-cause issues

Eligibility Requirements

4-5 days per week in office, Regular in-person meetings, Travel to participate in events

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

10+ yrs. Of experience, Master's degree in Computer Science, Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Master's degree in a related field, Understanding of vehicle E/E architecture, Understanding of ECU-level software stacks, Understanding of automotive communication protocols, Experience with vehicle communication protocols, Experience building CI/CD systems, Familiarity with Linux-based development environments, Programming in Python, Programming in C++, Deep experience with embedded systems development, Hands-on experience with vehicle communication protocols, Experience building CI/CD systems, Familiarity with Linux-based development environments, Experience with complex problem solving, Experience with data analysis, Experience with access/interpret/drive results, Knowledge of Automotive design and development process, Knowledge of system requirements, Knowledge of general engineering best practices

Nice to Have

Go/Rust is a plus, Experience with vehicle networks, Experience with CAN, Experience with LIN, Experience with Automotive Ethernet, Experience with tooling to monitor bus traffic, Experience with tooling to simulate bus traffic, Experience with tooling to validate signal-level behavior, Experience with SIL/HIL framework, Experience with vehicle-level regression systems, Experience with automated test orchestration, Experience with pipelines for ingesting data, Experience with pipelines for analyzing data, Experience with tools for log parsing, Experience with tools for real-time monitoring, Experience with tools for alerting, Experience enabling engineers to root-cause issues, Experience with reproducible dev environments, Experience with Docker, Experience with Nix, Experience with versioning best practices, Experience with branching best practices, Experience with release management best practices

What You'll Do.

Own and build infrastructure

Develop integration pipelines

Connect embedded software to workflows

Develop and implement toolchains

Build internal developer tools

Streamline engineering workflows

Develop CI/CD systems

Automate ECU flashing

Automate OTA package generation

Automate deployment workflows

Work with vehicle networks

Develop tooling to monitor bus traffic

Develop tooling to simulate bus traffic

Develop tooling to validate signal behavior

Debug issues spanning firmware

Debug issues spanning middleware

Debug issues spanning hardware

Build SIL/HIL framework

Maintain SIL/HIL framework

Build vehicle-level regression systems

Maintain vehicle-level regression systems

Automate test orchestration

Create pipelines for ingesting data

Create pipelines for analyzing data

Develop tools for log parsing

Develop tools for real-time monitoring

Develop tools for alerting

Enable engineers to root-cause issues

Drive adoption of best practices

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work with MSTs; Work with software engineers; Work with systems engineers; Work with validation teams; Work with suppliers; Collaborate across the company; Work shoulder-to-shoulder with minds

Process & Methodology

Versioning, Branching, Release management

Full Job Description

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! What you’ll do At Scout Motors, you don't just design vehicles- you shape the future of the road. Our Engineering team is where bold ideas meet rigorous execution, building machines that are as durable and capable as the people who drive them. You'll work shoulder-to-shoulder with brilliant minds across disciplines, turning complex challenges into elegant, scalable solutions that meet the highest standards of safety, performance, and user experience. This is a place where your

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