OBD Requirements Engineer – Generic Scan Tool Lead

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!

What you’ll do

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 defining external diagnostic usability 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:

• Lead the definition of OBD requirements related to generic scan tool access and behavior for Scout’s software-defined vehicle architecture

• Create and maintain requirements for how external generic diagnostic tools interact with vehicle diagnostics, including readiness status, DTC readout, freeze frame data, monitor information, and service access behavior

• Define the expected behavior of the diagnostic system from the perspective of a generic scan tool user, ensuring consistency, transparency, and compliance across vehicle programs

• Act as the key interface between diagnostics, systems engineering, aftersales, service engineering, software development, and validation teams for all scan-tool-related requirements

• Ensure requirements are written in a clear, structured, and testable manner and are traceable from concept through implementation, validation, and release

• Align scan tool requirements with the new software architecture, including service-oriented communication paths, diagnostic gateways, central compute concepts, and domain responsibilities

• Support the definition of diagnostic data accessibility, naming conventions, response behavior, and robustness expectations for external service tools

• Work with test and validation teams to define acceptance criteria and test cases for scan tool compatibility, usability, and standardized diagnostic access

• Review software implementation concepts and diagnostic interface definitions to ensure external tool compatibility is maintained throughout development

• Support issue resolution by analyzing diagnostic traces, service logs, and tester interactions during prototype and serial development

• Partner with concept and architecture teams to build a future-proof and scalable diagnostic strategy for service and aftermarket interfaces

• Be involved in other related tasks / activities as required

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Novi, Michigan.

• This role requires 4-5 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events.

• 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.

What you’ll bring

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:

• Relevant degree such as a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering, Technology, IT Systems, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or Engineering Technology from an accredited college or university, preferably in electrical engineering, automotive engineering, or computer engineering

• 12+ years of experience in automotive diagnostics, diagnostic services, or requirements engineering, with strong knowledge of generic scan tool behavior and legislated OBD access

• Experience authoring and managing OBD requirements for external diagnostic tool compatibility, including support for generic scan tools, service tool access, and standardized diagnostic communication

• Strong understanding of legislated and customer-relevant diagnostic behaviors related to DTC visibility, monitor status, freeze frame access, readiness information, and serviceability

• Experience defining requirements in a modern software-defined vehicle architecture, including clear ownership boundaries between platform software, domain software, and diagnostic managers

• Familiarity with UDS, OBD service mapping, standardized scan tool interactions, and external tester compatibility

• Hands-on experience with requirements engineering tools such as Jama, DOORS, Polarion, and with validation / trace tools such as CANoe, CANalyzer, INCA, or similar

• Experience collaborating with software, systems, diagnostics, validation, aftersales, and service engineering teams to create scalable and user-oriented diagnostic requirements

• Ability to structure and write clear, testable, and traceable requirements for both internal development teams and external interface users

• Strong interpersonal skills including ownership, self-motivation, communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a truly cross-functional and global environment

• Motivated engineer wanting to help define next-generation diagnostic interaction concepts for modern electric vehicles

What you'll gain

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:

• 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 circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave

Pay Transparency

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 = $160,000.00 - $192,500.00

Internal leveling code: IC7

Notice to applicants:

• To be considered for career opportunities at Scout Motors, applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

• 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.

• 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.

• Residing in New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.

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.