OBD Requirements Sr Engineer – Mode Management

Novi1d ago

Seniority: Senior

About the role

<div class="content-intro">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!</div><h4>What you’ll do</h4> 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.  Your engineering ingenuity, wonder & magic in structuring OBD mode behavior will be instrumental in shaping the perception of Scout as a brand, as well as gaining peer admiration in the automotive industry.  Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following: <ul> <li>Own the definition of OBD mode management requirements for Scout’s software-defined vehicle platform, ensuring monitors and diagnostic functions execute correctly within the appropriate vehicle and system states </li> <li>Define the logic, interfaces, and requirements governing when OBD monitors are enabled, inhibited, suspended, resumed, or reset across all relevant operating modes </li> <li>Specify how diagnostic behavior shall interact with system states such as drive enable, charging, sleep / wake-up, limp-home, thermal protection, communication degradation, and software update conditions </li> <li>Collaborate with architecture, software, controls, diagnostics, and validation teams to ensure consistent state management across domains and ECUs </li> <li>Develop and maintain clear, testable requirements for state transitions, mode gating, monitor execution dependencies, and fault handling behavior </li> <li>Ensure diagnostic mode management aligns with vehicle lifecycle needs, including prototype use, production use, service use, and release validation </li> <li>Work with software development teams to support implementation of scalable mode management concepts in central and distributed diagnostic functions </li> <li>Support the derivation of system tests and validation scenarios that verify monitor availability and behavior across nominal and abnormal operating states </li> <li>Analyze integration issues related to state transitions, monitor suppression, incomplete readiness, or unexpected fault behavior and drive structured resolution </li> <li>Coordinate and contribute through prototype and serial development stages in terms of software availability, data analysis, technical alignment, and release readiness </li> <li>Partner with systems architecture teams to define a robust and future-proof diagnostic operating concept for Scout’s SDV architecture </li> <li>Be involved in other related tasks / activities as required </li> <li>Strong interpersonal skills including ownership, analytical thinking, systems mindset, communication skills, and proven ability to work in a cross-functional and global environment  </li> <li>Motivated engineer wanting to create robust and scalable diagnostic behavior for next-generation electric vehicles </li> </ul> Location & Travel Expectations: <ul> <li>This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Novi, Michigan.   </li> <li>This role requires 4-5 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events. </li> <li>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.</li> </ul> <h4>What you’ll bring </h4> 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:  <ul> <li>Relevant degree such as a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering, Technology, IT Systems, Computer Science, Mechatronics, Controls, or Engineering Technology from an accredited college or university, preferably in electrical engineering, automotive engineering, or systems engineering  </li> <li>8+ years of experience in automotive software, controls, diagnostics, or requirements engineering, with strong exposure to mode management, state machines, and function orchestration  </li> <li>Experience defining requirements for diagnostic mode management, including monitor enablement, execution preconditions, power modes, operating states, and fault reaction dependencies  </li> <li>Strong understanding of how OBD behavior depends on vehicle states such as ignition / wake-up, charging, propulsion enable, thermal states, communication availability, and degraded operation modes  </li> <li>Experience working in a software-defined vehicle architecture with distributed software functions, central coordination, and cross-domain state dependencies  </li> <li>Ability to define and document mode logic in a structured and testable way, including state transitions, inhibit conditions, interlocks, and monitor availability conditions  </li> <li>Hands-on experience with requirements tools such as Jama, DOORS, or Polarion, and with validation / development tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, CANoe, INCA, or similar  </li> <li>Familiarity with diagnostics, UDS/OBD concepts, control software development, and system integration in electrified vehicle platforms  </li> <li>Ability to read and understand Simulink flow diagrams, functional logic specifications, interface definitions, and software architecture concepts  </li> <li>Strong interpersonal skills including ownership, analytical thinking, systems mindset, communication skills, and proven ability to work in a cross-functional and global environment  </li> <li>Motivated engineer wanting to create robust and scalable diagnostic behavior for next-generation electric vehicles </li> </ul> <h4>What you'll gain</h4> 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: <ul> <li>Competitive insurance including: <ul> <li>Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans</li> </ul> </li> <li>401(k) program with: <ul> <li>An employer match and immediate vesting</li> </ul> </li> <li>Generous Paid Time Off including: <ul> <li>20 days planned PTO, as accrued</li> <li>40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually</li> <li>Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders</li> <li>Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h4>Pay Transparency</h4> 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<div class="content-conclusion">Notice to applicants: <ul> <li>To be considered for career opportunities at Scout Motors, applicants must be 18 years of age or older. </li> <li>Residing in San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. </li> <li>Residing in Los Angeles: Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. </li> <li>Residing in New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.</li> </ul>   Equal Opportunity Scout Motors is committed to employing a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected by law. Scout Motors is committed to compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact ScoutAccommodations@scoutmotors.com.</div>

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