ADAS Calibration & Validation Engineer

What you’ll do

At Scout Motors, you don't just design vehicles- you shape the future of the road. Our Engineering team is where bold ideas meet rigorous execution, building machines that are as durable and capable as the people who drive them. You'll work shoulder-to-shoulder with brilliant minds across disciplines, turning complex challenges into elegant, scalable solutions that meet the highest standards of safety, performance, and user experience. This is a place where your fingerprints are found on metal – where what you design gets built, driven, and remembered. If you're hungry to engineer something that matters, Scout Motors is where that ambition finds its highest gear.

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

• Execution of Scout ADAS features calibration and validation in collaboration with cross functional peers in areas like drive, chassis, and steering.
• Collaborate with Lead ADAS DRE to meet ADAS calibration and validation deliverables for timing and feature maturity based on SW readiness.
• Work with lead calibration or validation engineer on calibration and validation plans for ADAS features.
• Develop calibration variants needed for different vehicles and vehicle trim levels for ADAS features.
• Participate in ADAS calibration trips including defining trip deliverables and measuring development progress for your area of responsibility
• Work with lead ADAS DRE to provide overall calibration and validation status for program milestones.
• Work with Virtual testing team to develop HIL test cases to move testing to virtual as much as possible.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in ADAS technologies, industry trends, and regulatory requirements to drive continuous improvement and innovation.

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role may be based out of the Scout Motors corporate headquarters in Charlotte, NC or Novi, Michigan.
• This role requires 4 days per week in the office, with one day flexible & 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:

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in ADAS feature development or calibration release within the automotive industry.
• Experience with calibration configuration and release management utilizing calibration tools (e.g. INCA and Creta)
• Familiarity with automotive communication protocols (CAN and Ethernet) and tools for development, simulation, and testing (e.g. CANoe, CANalyzer, JIRA, and Confluence).
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data sets, root-cause system issues, and implement effective solutions.
• Familiarity with relevant safety standards and legislative regulations (e.g. ISO 26262, SAE J3016, FMVSS)
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary and multicultural teams, present technical information, and influence decision-making processes.
• Ability to work independently and self-motivated in a dynamic environment.
• Must have the ability to operate a vehicle in the US.
• Fluency in German is a plus

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 = $140,000.00 - $170,000.00

Internal leveling code: IC8