Staff Engineer, Functional Safety

2 Months ago • 6-8 Years • Software Development & Engineering • $150,000 PA - $180,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Staff Engineer, you will lead the development of automotive EE systems, collaborating across various teams from R&D to customer experience. Your responsibilities include system-level definition, requirement gathering, architecture design, and integration. You will be a key liaison between hardware, applications teams, and core CFTs, ensuring the successful launch of products through design reviews and collaboration. You'll also be responsible for requirements, development, and sign-offs. You will be responsible for functional, non-functional requirements, development, and signoffs. The role demands expertise in SW controls, EE, Electronics, and mechatronics systems, including the development, testing, and validation. You will champion 1st principles design methods, lead sprint planning, and develop best practices, ensuring effective debugging and issue resolution.
Must have:
  • Master's degree in relevant field with 8+ years experience.
  • Experience with Automotive Systems or Mechatronics Products.
  • Strong understanding of 1st principles in Engineering.
  • Expertise in Systems Engineering & Complex systems design.
Perks:
  • Competitive insurance including: Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
  • 401(k) program with employer match and immediate vesting
  • 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

Job Details

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:

  • Lead development of automotive EE systems including R&D engineering, manufacturing, studio design, quality, and customer experience teams.
  • Responsible for system level definition, requirements from EE, SW, ME and support EE, SW architecture design, integration at system, component level. Integral liaison between hardware, applications team, and core CFTs.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders through system “V” development from concept to launch with design reviews and CFT.
  • Responsible for functional, non-functional requirements, development, and signoffs.
  • Domain/working knowledge of SW controls, EE, Electronics, and expertise in development, testing and validation methods of mechatronics systems.
  • Develop component and system design, functional, EOL specifications, detailed test methods and system level DFMEA, DV, PV for complex mechatronic systems.
  • Analytical development using model-based design, MBSE/MBD simulation toolsets, MIL/SIL/HIL
  • Be a champion of 1st principles design methodology and use extensive problem-solving methods for debugging, issue resolution.
  • Lead sprint planning and daily standup meetings.
  • Develop and maintain Best Practices: Design Standards, Test Procedures, Technical Specifications, etc.

Location & Travel Expectations:

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

  • Master's degree with 8+ yrs. (preferably PhD with 6+ yrs.) of experience in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or related field
  • Extensive experience working with Automotive Systems or Mechatronics Products, from Body, Infotainment, Drive or Energy.
  • Strong understanding of 1st principles in Engineering, result/solution oriented
  • Subject matter expert in Systems Engineering, Multi-domain physics, Complex systems design with EE, SW integration.
  • Familiarity with SW for embedded systems, EE systems such as wiring and power distribution units.
  • Familiarity with A2B, CAN, Automotive Ethernet, LIN, LVDS communication protocols and Vehicle Network tools, such as CANalyzer, CANoe, etc.
  • Expertise with complex problem solving, data analysis, access/interpret/drive results with extended teams.
  • Knowledge of Automotive design and development process, system requirements, and general engineering best practices
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills with a high level of integrity

What you'll gain

The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground upThis is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundationIn 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 = $150,000.00 - $180,000.00

Internal leveling code: IC7

Notice to applicants:

  • Residing in San FranciscoPursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 
  • Residing in Los AngelesScout 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 CityThis role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.

 

Equal Opportunity

Scout is committed to employing a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity EmployerQualified 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 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.

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