Senior CAE - Full Vehicle Occupant Safety

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:

• Develop and validate safety structures and occupant safety systems using CAE tools.
• Develop and analyze 1D math models for quick solutions and initial design evaluations.
• Conduct crashworthiness simulations using LS-DYNA to predict structural integrity and impact protection.
• Develop and define sections for lead structures and load paths for front, side, rear, and roof crash modes.
• Apply material characterization to integrate complex material behavior and failure modes into simulation models.
• Participate in full program cycles from initial concept development to product launch, contributing to safety development and crash optimization.
• Document simulation results and provide recommendations for optimizing crash structures.
• Demonstrate proven experience in development of crash/safety digital twins for automotive applications, ensuring successful execution from inception to launch.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, including design, testing, attributes and regulatory compliance teams, to facilitate seamless integration of CAE analysis into the product development process.
• Collaborate with external partners, such as suppliers and research institutions, to leverage expertise and resources for advanced crash simulation and safety analysis capabilities.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement initiatives within the CAE team, identifying opportunities to enhance simulation methodologies, tools, and workflows.
• Represent the CAE team in cross-functional meetings and project reviews, effectively communicating analysis results, insights, and recommendations to senior management and key stakeholders.

Location & Travel Expectations: The responsibilities of this role require attendance at in-person meetings and events regularly. This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Novi, MI. 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: 

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in crash safety simulation driven development.
• In-depth working experience with LSDYNA, Primer and ANSA.
• Familiarity with global automotive safety regulations and standards (e.g., FMVSS, IIHS, USNCAP, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to drive innovation in crash safety engineering and prediction schemes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A collaborative mindset, with the ability to work seamlessly across departments to achieve common goals.

What you'll gain

The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up.  Thi