Senior Engineer, Chassis Function Calibration

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 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 environment by developing electric vehicles with the capability to get you to any location. 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. And 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.

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

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

• Lead the development, calibration and validation for electronic drivetrain and chassis control systems including (but not limited to):
  • All Wheel Drive Torque Distribution
  • Brake Torque Vectoring
  • Driver Steering Recommendation
  • Drag Torque Regulation
  • Drive Slip Regulation
• Fully autonomous hands-on calibration of customer focused chassis control systems to meet the Ride, Steering, Handling, Stability, and Braking performance demands of an emerging electric vehicle market.
• Define calibration methodologies, best practices and requirement specifications in a new E-architecture from scratch
• Establish, manage and track functional and performance requirements as a single point of contact independently from Level1 to a final validated version for serial production
• Carry out in-depth analysis of software documentation and feature set labeling to ensure clarity, accuracy and alignment with product functionality.
• Analyze and optimize chassis and propulsion feature sets for performance, efficiency and diagnostic functions.
• Conduct simulation and real-world testing to evaluate the performance of electronic chassis control systems in normal, adverse, and emergency scenarios.
• Perform in vehicle limit handling on high friction, low friction and off-road driving environments at various test locations and environments.
• Develop and execute plans to meet program milestones, regulatory requirements, and a successful launch
• Partner with other concept & systems architect teams to produce solutions to engineering & functional challenges
• Mentor and guide junior engineers in calibration processes, requirement management and development strategies
• Represent the company in technical discussions with suppliers and industry partners
• Expedite the project with new ideas and new projects even outside of the calibration scope
• Coordinate and collaborate with suppliers on integration and validation plans and activities
• Support the Chassis Testing & Tuning team, whenever needed with commitment to tasks outside the chassis functionality

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Novi, Michigan
• The responsibilities of this role require attendance at in-person meetings and events regularly. 
• 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 on a regular basis.

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 or Master’s Degree in an engineering field of study
• 8+ years of experience in vehicle concept engineering or serial development, in the work scope of calibration and validation of software functions and calibration tools including ETAS and MATLAB
• Ability to read and understand Simulink flow diagrams and C-programming sou