Senior Engineer, Body and Safety Systems Testing

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:

• Lead Safety Strategy Meeting 
• Maintain Vehicle Level Safety Targets/Status 
  • Local Safety Health Chart 
  • USNCAP Targets/Status 
  • IIHS Targets/Status 
• Competitive Benchmarking for performance, design and efficiency 
• Signoff Planning 
  • Generate and own signoff plan / CDP 
  • Identification of crash families, worst case variants etc 
  • Drive efficient vehicle, sled and CAE signoff plan 
  • Secure safety cross functional team alignment 
  • Identify risks and opportunities and risk management strategies 
  • Own & track vehicle, sled, and component test plans mapped to program timing 
  • Define vehicle count and rehit strategy 
  • Support prototype planning workstream 
  • Track test issues to closure 

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role may be based out of the Scout Motors corporate headquarters in Charlotte, NC or Novi, Michigan.
• This role requires 4-5 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.

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: 

• Education/Certifications: A Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, systems engineering, or a related technical field. 
• Years of Experience: 8-10 years of experience in developing and integrating vehicle safety systems, body structures and occupant protection systems covering all phases of development (design, testing, launch). 
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills  
• Strong understanding of vehicle safety principles, regulations, and standards 
• Strong technical skills and expertise in Vehicle Safety employing a 1st Principles approach to problem-solving 
• Familiarity with computer aided engineering (CAE) or direct experience in this field 
• Ability to build strong working relationships with individuals at all organization levels 

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

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 = $130,000.00 - $160,000.00

Internal leveling code: IC8