Lead Engineer, System Integration (Vehicle-Level Testing)

Description

• Lead development and ownership of automotive HIL benches and frameworks for system‑level testing.
• Define test scope, schedule, and integrate bench setups with simulator I/O, instrumentation, and automation solutions.
• Design and maintain stable test environments for automated and functional integration testing of distributed features.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, supplier, and functional teams to integrate and troubleshoot test assets.
• Integrate diverse ECUs, control units, sensors, and actuators into HIL systems.
• Validate and debug simulator, automation, and vehicle system issues within the test environment.
• Execute manual and automated software tests, analyze results, and generate sprint‑aligned test reports.
• Drive continuous process improvements to expand automated testing, improve reliability, and optimize execution.
• Utilize HIL equipment (dSpace, NI), embedded networks (CAN, LIN), and diagnostic tools (CANoe, CANalyzer, Vehicle Spy).

Requirements

The role is based in Novi, Michigan and requires regular in‑office attendance, collaboration with colleagues, and occasional travel for company events. You will join a team that is shaping the future of transportation by developing and validating advanced HIL testing frameworks for electric pickups and rugged SUVs.

• Master's (or PhD) with 10+ (or 6+) years of experience in Mechatronics, EE, or SW engineering.
• Extensive experience with automotive systems or mechatronics products (body, infotainment, drive, energy).
• Proficient in developing and verifying plant/control models in MATLAB/Simulink for HIL testing with dSpace.
• Strong understanding of first‑principles engineering and results‑oriented problem solving.
• Familiarity with embedded software, EE architecture, and communication protocols (A2B, CAN, Automotive Ethernet, LIN, LVDS) and network tools.
• Expertise in complex problem solving, data analysis, and cross‑team collaboration.
• Knowledge of automotive design/development processes, system requirements, and engineering best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with high integrity.

Benefits

This full‑time, exempt position offers a base salary between $160,000 and $192,500, an annual performance bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package that supports physical, mental, and financial well‑being. Scout also provides competitive insurance, 401(k) matching with immediate vesting, generous paid time off, and up to 16 weeks of parental leave.

• Competitive medical, dental, vision, and income protection insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer match and immediate vesting.
• Generous PTO: 20 planned days, 40 hours of unplanned PTO, plus 14 holidays.
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave for all parents.
• Paid leave for bereavement, jury duty, voting, and military service.
• Transparent pay structure and annual performance bonus.
• Base salary range $160,000‑$192,500; IC7 level.

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