OBD System Sr Engineer

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the system-level definition of the OBD architecture for BEV and EREV vehicle platforms
• Define and maintain the overall OBD system concept, including monitor philosophy and regulatory alignment
• Translate regulatory and vehicle-level needs into structured and traceable OBD system requirements
• Define interactions of OBD functions with powertrain controls, thermal systems, and energy management
• Establish consistent diagnostic behavior across domains and ensure alignment with software implementation
• Work with software, controls, and validation engineers to align interfaces
• Support monitor execution conditions, DTC strategies, and vehicle-state dependencies
• Ensure scalable integration of OBD functions into the SDV architecture
• Drive requirements decomposition and allocation into software and controls deliverables
• Support validation strategy development for HIL, SIL, and vehicle testing
• Analyze system-level issues found during integration and drive resolution

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in automotive systems engineering, diagnostics, or powertrain controls
• Strong exposure to Onboard Diagnostics (OBD)
• Proven experience managing system-level OBD concepts and monitor strategies
• Deep understanding of OBDII regulations, DTC concepts, and MIL behavior
• Experience working in software-defined vehicle (SDV) architectures
• Hands-on experience with requirements tools like Jama, DOORS, or Polarion
• Familiarity with UDS diagnostics, CAN/Ethernet communication, and ECU interaction
• Proficiency with engineering tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, CANoe, CANalyzer, CANape, or ETAS INCA

About the Company

Scout Motors is an iconic American brand revitalizing the rugged SUV and electric pick-up truck marketplace through electrification and digital innovation.