Senior Technical Specialist, Thermal Digital Twin

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!

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and innovative Thermal Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in thermal management, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), and system simulation, particularly in automotive applications such as high voltage batteries, HVAC systems, and electric vehicle (EV) platforms. The role involves cross-functional collaboration, simulation analysis, and validation to enhance thermal performance and efficiency of our products.

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 CFD simulations to analyze thermal efficiency, pressure drops, and flow dynamics in automotive components such as cooling plates, drive units, and battery packs.
• Collaborate with product development teams to design, optimize, and validate thermal architectures for electric vehicles.
• Work closely with offshore teams to manage simulation processes, including model setup, execution, and results analysis, ensuring compliance with performance and quality standards.
• Provide insights from digital twin simulations to guide the design and development of next-generation cooling systems and heat exchangers for electric vehicles.
• Document technical results from simulations and develop comprehensive reports for design improvements and validation processes.
• Support testing and validation of thermal components.
• Develop technical documentation for CFD analysis and simulation results, providing insights for design improvements.
• Interface with cross-functional teams, including hardware, software, and product design, to resolve issues and improve system performance.

 

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Novi, Michigan.
• 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 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: 

• Master's or bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years of proven experience in leading CFD simulations for automotive applications, including HVAC systems, high-voltage batteries, and heat pump technology.
• Strong proficiency in CFD software such as Simlab, Hyperworks, StarCCM+, etc.
• In-depth understanding of thermal systems engineering, including heat transfer, thermodynamics, and flui