Lead Engineer, System Integration (Vehicle-Level Testing)

Position Overview

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

Location: Scout Motors, Novi, Michigan.
Salary: $160,000.00 - $192,500.00.
Schedule: Full-time, Exempt.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development and ownership of automotive HIL benches and frameworks to enable robust, stable system level testing across multiple vehicle systems.
• Lead test scope, schedule, and deploy bench integration with defined test requirements for simulator I/O, instrumentation, and automation solutions to enable vehicle design, development, and validation sign off.
• Develop test environment and instrumentation strategies to create stable and representative test setups for automated testing and functional integration of distributed features.
• Collaborate with software and hardware teams, suppliers, and function owners to ensure streamlined integration and effective test implementation, including troubleshooting of test assets.
• Integrate test bench components across diverse systems, including ECUs, control units, sensors, and actuators within the HIL system.
• Validate and troubleshoot simulators, automation solutions, and vehicle systems within the test environment for early detection and resolution of hardware/software issues.
• Execute manual and automated test procedures, analyze test results, and generate test reports aligned with sprint schedules.
• Drive continuous process improvements to expand automated testing scope, enhance reliability, and optimize test execution.
• Utilize Hardware in the Loop equipment, including software (e.g. dSpace, National Instruments) and embedded controller networks (CAN, LIN) along with diagnostic and network communication tools (e.g. CANoe, CANalyzer, Vehicle Spy).
• Attend in-person meetings and events regularly, and travel as needed to represent the company.

Required Qualifications

• Masters with 10+ years (preferably PhD with 6+ years) of experience in Mechatronics/EE/SW engineering.
• Extensive experience working with automotive systems or mechatronics products across domains such as Body, Infotainment, Drive, or Energy.
• Strong experience in developing and verifying plant and control models in MATLAB/Simulink for execution in hardware-in-the-loop test environments, including use of dSpace control and automation desks.
• Deep understanding of first principles in engineering and a solution-oriented mindset.
• Proficiency with software for embedded systems, electrical engineering systems, and overall systems architecture.
• Familiarity with communication protocols such as A2B, CAN, Automotive Ethernet, LIN, LVDS and with vehicle network tools including CANalyzer and CANoe.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to perform complex data analysis and drive actionable results in collaboration with extended teams.
• Solid knowledge of automotive design and development processes, including system requirements and engineering best practices.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills paired with a high level of integrity.

Benefits & Perks

• 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 bereavement, jury duty, voting, or military-related circumstances.
• Participation in an annual performance bonus program based on overall performance.