ADAS Calibration & Validation Engineer
Scout Motors · Charlotte, NC
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Quality
- Base pay
- $140k–$170k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 8+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level quality role at Scout Motors (automotive) in Charlotte, NC.
- They ask for
- 8+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)
- Base pay
- $140k–$170k
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About the role
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!
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.
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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
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