<div>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!</div>What you’ll doAt 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 &amp; rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:<ul><li>Development: Engineer brake system components and subsystems, including brake calipers, rotors, hoses, lines, and actuation systems. Support the development, NVH, and validation of these components to meet performance, durability, and safety targets. </li><li>Validation and Testing: Lead and support validation activities at both supplier and OEM levels, including component, subsystem, and vehicle testing. Define and execute DVP&amp;R plans, ensuring alignment with program requirements and performance targets. </li><li>Supplier Coordination: Interface with suppliers to define test requirements, review validation plans, and ensure components meet structural, performance, and durability requirements. Support supplier test execution and review data for compliance. </li><li>Test Planning and Execution: Develop detailed test plans and procedures for brake components and systems, including bench, dynamometer, environmental, and vehicle-level testing. Coordinate testing activities and ensure timely completion of validation milestones. </li><li>Data Analysis and Issue Resolution: Analyze test data to evaluate performance, identify root causes of issues, and drive corrective actions. Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to resolve technical concerns and improve product robustness. </li><li>Technical Excellence: Uphold engineering excellence by ensuring robust validation methodologies and high-quality test execution. Contribute to continuous improvement of brake system performance and durability. </li><li>Engineering Improvements: Critically review test results, validation strategies, and system performance, proposing improvements to designs, specifications, and validation approaches. </li><li>Team Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including vehicle dynamics, controls, manufacturing, quality, and supplier development, to ensure robust brake system performance. </li><li>Solution Development: Partner with system architecture and design teams to resolve performance, durability, and integration challenges through data-driven solutions. </li><li>Prototype and Serial Development: Support prototype builds and serial production readiness, including test execution, issue tracking, and validation sign-off. </li><li>Additional Tasks: Participate in other related tasks and activities as required. </li></ul>Location &amp; Travel Expectations:<ul><li>This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Novi, Michigan. </li><li>This role requires 4-5 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events. </li><li>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.</li></ul>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: <ul><li>Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Technology, or Engineering Technology. </li><li>Experience: 8+ years of experience in brake system development, validation, or testing within an OEM or Tier-1 environment, including supplier and vehicle-level validation. Experience with SUV or truck platforms is preferred. </li><li>Technical Skills: Strong understanding of brake systems and component-level behavior. Experience with validation planning (DVP&amp;R), NVH testing, test execution, data acquisition, and analysis. Familiarity with brake performance testing, durability testing, and environmental validation. </li><li>Project Management: Proven ability to manage validation activities, including test planning, timing, deliverables, and issue resolution aligned with vehicle program milestones. </li><li>Motivation and Innovation: Highly motivated engineer with a passion for vehicle safety and brake system performance, capable of driving improvements through data-driven insights and innovative validation approaches. </li><li>Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across internal teams and supplier organizations. </li><li>Cross-Functional Excellence: Proven success working across vehicle dynamics, controls, manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams within an OEM environment. </li><li>Proactive Approach: Demonstrates a proactive, results-driven mindset, taking ownership of validation activities, driving issue resolution, and continuously improving system performance and robustness. </li></ul>What you'll gainThe 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:<ul><li>Competitive insurance including:<ul><li>Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans</li></ul></li><li>401(k) program with:<ul><li>An employer match and immediate vesting</li></ul></li><li>Generous Paid Time Off including:<ul><li>20 days planned PTO, as accrued</li><li>40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually</li><li>Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders</li><li>Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave</li></ul></li></ul>Pay TransparencyThis 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 = $130,000.00 - $160,000.00Internal leveling code: IC8<div>Notice to applicants:<ul><li>To be considered for career opportunities at Scout Motors, applicants must be 18 years of age or older. </li><li>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. </li><li>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. </li><li>Residing in New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.</li></ul> Equal OpportunityScout 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.</div>

To be a Scout isn&lsquo;t just to be a part of a company, it&lsquo;s to be a visionary and a leader, someone who seeks new paths and imparts lessons learned to others, leading them forward to new horizons. Here at Scout Motors, we&lsquo;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. Together with the help of our community, we&rsquo;re designing, engineering, and building the next generation of all-electric trucks and rugged SUVs for the doers and the ones who can&rsquo;t be held back. For the ones who roll up their sleeves, push forward, endure the elements, and get the job done. No frills, no excuses, no quitting. We are growing every day and are seeking the next generation of Scouts to join our ranks. So, to all the hard workers out there, the ones who are willing to carry on the Scout legacy, reimagine an American icon, create jobs for Americans, and lead the charge into the future of all-electric trucks and rugged SUVs, we&lsquo;re calling on you to join us. Because #TheWorldNeedsScouts.

Sr Engineer, Brake System Development

<div>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!</div>What you’ll doAt 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 &amp; rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:<ul><li>Development: Engineer brake system components and subsystems, including brake calipers, rotors, hoses, lines, and actuation systems. Support the development, NVH, and validation of these components to meet performance, durability, and safety targets. </li><li>Validation and Testing: Lead and support validation activities at both supplier and OEM levels, including component, subsystem, and vehicle testing. Define and execute DVP&amp;R plans, ensuring alignment with program requirements and performance targets. </li><li>Supplier Coordination: Interface with suppliers to define test requirements, review validation plans, and ensure components meet structural, performance, and durability requirements. Support supplier test execution and review data for compliance. </li><li>Test Planning and Execution: Develop detailed test plans and procedures for brake components and systems, including bench, dynamometer, environmental, and vehicle-level testing. Coordinate testing activities and ensure timely completion of validation milestones. </li><li>Data Analysis and Issue Resolution: Analyze test data to evaluate performance, identify root causes of issues, and drive corrective actions. Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to resolve technical concerns and improve product robustness. </li><li>Technical Excellence: Uphold engineering excellence by ensuring robust validation methodologies and high-quality test execution. Contribute to continuous improvement of brake system performance and durability. </li><li>Engineering Improvements: Critically review test results, validation strategies, and system performance, proposing improvements to designs, specifications, and validation approaches. </li><li>Team Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including vehicle dynamics, controls, manufacturing, quality, and supplier development, to ensure robust brake system performance. </li><li>Solution Development: Partner with system architecture and design teams to resolve performance, durability, and integration challenges through data-driven solutions. </li><li>Prototype and Serial Development: Support prototype builds and serial production readiness, including test execution, issue tracking, and validation sign-off. </li><li>Additional Tasks: Participate in other related tasks and activities as required. </li></ul>Location &amp; Travel Expectations:<ul><li>This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Novi, Michigan. </li><li>This role requires 4-5 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events. </li><li>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.</li></ul>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: <ul><li>Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Technology, or Engineering Technology. </li><li>Experience: 8+ years of experience in brake system development, validation, or testing within an OEM or Tier-1 environment, including supplier and vehicle-level validation. Experience with SUV or truck platforms is preferred. </li><li>Technical Skills: Strong understanding of brake systems and component-level behavior. Experience with validation planning (DVP&amp;R), NVH testing, test execution, data acquisition, and analysis. Familiarity with brake performance testing, durability testing, and environmental validation. </li><li>Project Management: Proven ability to manage validation activities, including test planning, timing, deliverables, and issue resolution aligned with vehicle program milestones. </li><li>Motivation and Innovation: Highly motivated engineer with a passion for vehicle safety and brake system performance, capable of driving improvements through data-driven insights and innovative validation approaches. </li><li>Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across internal teams and supplier organizations. </li><li>Cross-Functional Excellence: Proven success working across vehicle dynamics, controls, manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams within an OEM environment. </li><li>Proactive Approach: Demonstrates a proactive, results-driven mindset, taking ownership of validation activities, driving issue resolution, and continuously improving system performance and robustness. </li></ul>What you'll gainThe 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:<ul><li>Competitive insurance including:<ul><li>Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans</li></ul></li><li>401(k) program with:<ul><li>An employer match and immediate vesting</li></ul></li><li>Generous Paid Time Off including:<ul><li>20 days planned PTO, as accrued</li><li>40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually</li><li>Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders</li><li>Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave</li></ul></li></ul>Pay TransparencyThis 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 = $130,000.00 - $160,000.00Internal leveling code: IC8<div>Notice to applicants:<ul><li>To be considered for career opportunities at Scout Motors, applicants must be 18 years of age or older. </li><li>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. </li><li>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. </li><li>Residing in New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.</li></ul> Equal OpportunityScout 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.</div>

Sr Engineer, Brake System Development

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