Senior Specialist, Structural Simulations

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

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

• Perform nonlinear structural crash simulations using LS-DYNA to support regulatory and consumer safety requirements, including FMVSS, USNCAP, IIHS, and Euro NCAP.
• Conduct component-, subsystem-, and full-vehicle-level crash analyses to evaluate structural performance, load paths, intrusion, and energy management.
• Develop, maintain, and execute finite element models using industry-standard CAE tools (e.g., ANSA, Primer, HyperMesh).
• Support correlation of CAE results with physical crash and component test data, including post-test analysis and root-cause investigations.
• Identify structural performance gaps and support engineering countermeasure development in collaboration with Body, Vehicle Safety, and Manufacturing teams.
• Execute simulations using high-performance computing (HPC) resources while ensuring model quality, repeatability, and documentation.
• Support vehicle development milestones, design releases, and safety sign-off activities.
• Participate in cross-functional technical reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of crash CAE methods and processes.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers, as appropriate.

NVH & Durability Interface

• Ensure that crash-driven structural countermeasures are reviewed for NVH and durability robustness in collaboration with NVH and Durability engineering teams.
• Support assessment of local stiffness changes, reinforcements, and joints to avoid unintended impacts to noise, vibration, or long-term structural durability.
• Participate in cross-functional discussions to ensure balanced vehicle performance, meeting crash, NVH, and durability requirements without unintended trade-offs

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role may be based out of the Scout Motors corporate headquarters in Charlotte, NC. This role may be remote to start but will transition to an in-office setting at the headquarters within 3-6 months of start date. This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.
• 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 to test facilities, supplier sites, or manufacturing location
• Travel: Domestic and international travel required, approximately 10% of the time. Valid driver's license required. 

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: 

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in structural crash CAE within an automotive OEM or Tier-1 supplier environment.