Scout Motors

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!

Overview

This position is in the Pilot Hall organization, which facilitates collaboration between R&D and Production. Identify, analyze, root cause, and resolve issues during the vehicle commissioning process within a production environment. You will work hands-on with ECUs and diagnostic systems and collaborate cross-functionally to implement sustainable solutions. This role combines deep technical expertise, software development, and systems understanding with a proactive and conceptual mindset. You’ll contribute directly to the future of the Software Defined Vehicle (SDV).

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:

• Ensure proper implementation/documentation in testing of software, functions, and diagnostics, and guided fault finding on the shop floor.
• Participate in the software qualification process throughout the product development phase.
• Drive the resolution of product problems and countermeasures through pre-series and series production to stabilize software quality.
• Analyze commissioning, functional, and diagnostic errors and develop immediate measures to address them, monitoring their effectiveness.
• Participate in coaching and qualification sessions for production employees, with a focus on system architecture, function, and analysis.
• Support with reporting, evaluations, and key figures, emphasizing error evaluations from databases.
• Develop and implement methods and systems to ensure the software, functions, and diagnostics maturity and quality incorporating assurance processes and protocols.
• Collaborate in cross-functional teams to identify immediate and long-term measures for improving quality and efficiency across the organization.
• Document and interpret analysis results within a larger context, drawing general conclusions, and identifying actionable insights to enhance processes and systems.
• Support tracking defects to oversee their resolution and identify trends or recurring issues requiring systematic address.

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Blythewood, SC and Columbia, SC.
• The responsibilities of this role require attendance in office with 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 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:

• Minimum of 3 years professional experience with expertise in automotive manufacturing engineering, production planning or project management.
• Strong understanding of vehicle engineering and manufacturing processes.
• Bachelor’s degree in automotive technology, mechanical, electrical, software engineering or equivalent field required.
• Knowledge in advanced programming languages such as C++, C#, Java or similar preferred
• Strong skills at organizational navigation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration at all levels; adept at developing effective partnerships and relationships.
• Proficient in analytical and conceptual thinking, employing logic and reason in both creative and strategic contexts.
• Demonstrated ability in creative and strategic problem-solving, with experience troubleshooting vehicle systems.
• Ability to work independently and in a structured manner, displaying a high level of commitment, effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency in reading and understanding electrical schematics.
• Possess a holistic overview of vehicle concepts and functions.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for 4 hours.

What you'll gain

The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up. This is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundation. In addition, Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides, select highlights:

• Competitive insurance including:
  • Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with:
  • An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including:
  • 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
  • 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
  • Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
  • Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave

Pay Transparency

This is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.

Initial base salary range = $100,000.00 - $125,000.00

Internal leveling code: IC9

Notice to applicants:

• Residing in San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
• Residing in Los Angeles: Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
• Residing in New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.

Equal Opportunity

Scout Motors is committed to employing a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected by law. Scout Motors is committed to compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact ScoutAccommodations@scoutmotors.com.