Sr. Specialist – Vehicle Dev. Tooling & Automation

What you’ll do

The EE/SW Integration Manager at the OEM level owns and builds the infrastructure that enables rapid, reliable iteration of vehicle software and electronics. You’ll work close to the vehicle—developing automation, integration pipelines, and test systems that connect embedded software running on ECUs with cloud-based development workflows. This role goes beyond architecture compliance and focuses on feature behavior, timing performance, system robustness, drivability impact, and cross-domain interaction quality. This role bridges embedded systems, software integration, and development infrastructure to enable efficient, scalable, and reliable engineering workflows. Work directly with MSTs, software engineers, systems engineers, validation teams, and suppliers to ensure robust delivery.

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

• End-to-End Toolchain architect responsible to develop and implement toolchains spanning: Code commit → build → ECU flashing → vehicle/HIL testing → data logging → analysis
• Build internal developer tools (CLI, services, dashboards) to streamline engineering workflows with reliability and performance of integration pipelines.
• Develop CI/CD systems tailored for embedded and distributed vehicle software with cross-compilation and artifact management
• Automate ECU flashing (UDS, bootloaders) across benches and vehicles and OTA package generation and deployment workflows with integrating HIL rigs into automated pipelines.
• Work directly with vehicle networks (CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet) and develop tooling to monitor and simulate bus traffic, validate signal-level behavior across ECUs
• Debug issues spanning firmware, middleware, and physical hardware.
• Build and maintain SIL/HIL framework, vehicle-level regression systems, automate test orchestration across multiple environments (bench, dyno, fleet vehicles).
• Create pipelines for ingesting and analyzing vehicle telemetry and test data.
• Develop tools for log parsing (CAN traces, diagnostic logs), real-time monitoring and alerting
• Enable engineers to quickly root-cause issues from large datasets.
• Developer experience & velocity with one-command build/test/flash systems, reproducible dev environments (Docker, Nix, etc.)
• Drive adoption of best practices in versioning, branching, and release management
• Strong programming in Python and/or C++ (Go/Rust is a plus).
• Deep experience with embedded systems development (bare-metal or RTOS).
• Hands-on experience with vehicle communication protocols: CAN (DBC, UDS), LIN, Automotive Ethernet
• Experience building CI/CD systems, familiarity with Linux-based development environments.

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role may be based out of the Scout Motors corporate headquarters in Charlotte, NC.
• This role requires 4-5 days per week in the office, with 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:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or a related field with 10+ yrs. Of experience
• Strong understanding of vehicle E/E architecture and ECU-level software stacks, automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet), UDS diagnostics (ISO 14229) and diagnostic communication tools
• Expert knowledge of GitHub/GitLab, Jenkins, and Artifactory. ALM/PLM proficiency in Codebeamer, Siemens Polarion, IBM DOORS Next Gen, or PTC Windchill.
• Strong understanding, development and scaling of vehicle toolchain, data systems across fleet for development and analytics.
• Strong understanding of 1st principles in Engineering, result/solution oriented.
• Familiarity with SW for embedded systems, EE systems and architecture
• 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

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