Lead Engineer - ME Integration

Responsibilities

• Lead integration of vehicle software and ECU systems into manufacturing and production environments
• Develop scalable workflows for ECU flashing, calibration deployment, and secure software installation
• Support integration across body ECUs, gateway systems, infotainment, ADAS, and connectivity systems
• Develop and execute automated test strategies for manufacturing software releases and ECU firmware validation
• Build automated release gates to ensure software quality before production deployment
• Validate compatibility between vehicle software, manufacturing tooling, and plant infrastructure
• Develop automation for ECU communication validation and network integrity checks
• Manage vehicle communication across CAN, CAN-FD, LIN, Automotive Ethernet, and FlexRay
• Validate bootloader compatibility, flashing strategies, and AUTOSAR partitioning
• Coordinate integration across Powertrain, Body, ADAS, and Central Compute domains
• Own system-level regression test planning and drive root cause analysis for cross-domain issues

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• 12+ years of relevant experience
• Strong understanding of vehicle E/E architecture and ECU-level software stacks
• Proficiency in automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet) and UDS diagnostics
• Expert knowledge of Jira, GitHub/GitLab, Jenkins, and Artifactory
• Proficiency in ALM/PLM tools such as Siemens Polarion, IBM DOORS Next Gen, or PTC Windchill
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink and HIL test environments (dSpace)
• Familiarity with vehicle network tools like CANalyzer or CANoe

About the Company

Scout Motors is reviving an iconic American brand by electrifying and digitizing it for the next generation of rugged SUVs and trucks. Based in Charlotte, NC, Scout is building a company focused on innovation, exploration, and high-performance electric powertrains.