Scout Motors

Automotive

SystemEngineer,CoreDiagnosticsLead

$160–193k Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
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The Brief

“System Engineer, Core Diagnostics Lead at Scout Motors. Skills: Diagnostics, DFMEA, System Engineering, Functional Safety. Execute diagnostics definition framework. Define vehicle function/signal behavior”

What You'll Achieve.

Meet highest standards of safety; Meet highest standards of performance; Meet highest standards of user experience; Improve quality through diagnostics; Improve quality through preventative maintenance; Reduce human error in release chain

Industry & Context.

Automotive
Problems you'll solve

Complex problem solving; Data analysis; Root cause analysis

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

12+ yrs. of experience, Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, Experience in dataset development, Module calibration/configuration experience

Nice to Have

Experience with VW’s DIDAS diagnostics databases

What You'll Do.

Execute diagnostics definition framework

Define vehicle function/signal behavior

Document module attributes

Define module states and limitations

Define performance expectations

Define timing constraints

Define reaction timing

Define detection ranges

Define functional purposes

Define activation/deactivation conditions

Define driver override capability

Define environmental constraints

Define Diagnostic DTC/DID/RID definitions

Define detection condition

Define recovery rules

Define display/notification concepts

Define emergency operations

Lead Functional Safety Strategy

Coach requirement quality

Coach failure analysis

Coach process discipline

Govern interfaces architecture

Govern integration readiness

Recognize system-level constraints

Mentor multi-disciplinary teams

Build multi-disciplinary teams

Scale multi-disciplinary teams

Establish engineering governance

Establish design reviews

Establish technical decision-making frameworks

Drive architectural enhancements

Improve quality through diagnostics

Improve quality through preventative maintenance

Liaise between Architecture and Systems Engineering

Resolve cross-domain blockers

Translate technical risks

Make Go/No-Go decisions

Automate manual workflows

Interface with electrical design teams

Interface with software developers

Interface with calibration engineers

Interface with supplier integration teams

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-communication with hardware design; Cross-communication with release engineers; Work with brilliant minds; Cross-domain Systems Engineering teams

Communication Scope

Precision Communication; Translate technical risks

Process & Methodology

Process Discipline, Engineering Governance, Design Reviews, Technical Decision-Making

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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