System Engineer, Core Diagnostics Lead

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! 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.   Scout Motors is  seeking a  technical leader with expertise in Diagnostics and  Design  Failure Mode Analysis (D F MEA)  of  electronic modules  across the vehicle .   This lead role will execute a  framework that drives the  definition for each  vehicle   function/signal  and  its behavior under different real-world use cases  and  related Diagnostic code(s).   This will require a close cross-communication with hardware design and release engineers , as all module attributes need to be recognized/documented .  These include  m odule states and limitations ,  performance expectations, timing constraints, latency ,  reaction timing,  accuracy, detection ranges,  functional purposes, activation/deactivation conditions, driver override capability,  transitions,  and environmental constraints.   This requires  depth of understanding in  Diagnostic DTC/DID/RID definitions, detection condition, recovery rules, display/notification concepts,  and emergency operations.   Experience in dataset development and module calibration/configuration is required.     Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following: Diagnostic Database Expert: Developing ODX/CDD data with DTCs; Experience with VW’s DIDAS diagnostics databases would be ideal.   Quality Failure Mode Expert:  Must have   Functional Safety Strategy and Governance: Lead team and enforce process and key performance indicators for FuSa delivery across the vehicle   Feature/Function Requirements Custodian: Act as the primary lead/coach for requirement quality, failure analysis, and process discipline including repository best practices   Serve as System Authority: Govern execution of interfaces architecture, integration readiness across hardware, software, controls and connectivity domains   Constraint Custodian: Recognize system-level constraints (compute, timing, power, performance, reliability) as feature/function requirements develop from customer use cases through decomposition to electronic modules   Mentor: Build, mentor and scale multi-disciplinary system/feature team   Governance Master: Establish engineering governance, design reviews and technical decision-making frameworks to support timely vehicle system execution    Quality Orchestration Shifted Left: Use system experience to drive architectural enhancements to improve quality through diagnostics and preventative maintenance   Cross-Functional Leadership: Act as the primary liaison between Architecture and cross-domain Systems Engineering teams to resolve "blockers"   Precision Communication: Translating complex technical risks into clear "Go/No-Go" decisions for executive stakeholders.   Process Architect: A passion for automating manual workflows to reduce human error in the release chain.   Technical Interface: Interface with electrical design teams, software developers, calibration engineers, and supplier integration teams to align dependencies.   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 amb