Sr. Specialist, Feature Owner

About Scout Motors

We're carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history—a brand dating back to 1960 that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and trucks. Scout is more than just a brand; it’s a legacy steeped in exploration, caretaking, and hard work. We respect the past and future by electrifying and digitizing an iconic American brand, infusing it with innovation. We respect communities by building a company that stands for its people and customers, and we respect both work and play with vehicles equally at home at a campsite, job site, or on a Tuesday commute. Our vehicles feature two powertrains: an all-electric option and the Harvester™ range extender, which includes a built-in gas-powered generator with an estimated 500 miles of combined range.

At Scout Motors, we empower talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout employee? A visionary and leader who seeks new paths, collaborates across the company, and thrives with unrivaled passion.

Responsibilities

• Create an end-to-end solution for the product—both technically and commercially.
• Identify customer needs in the context of the solution.
• Develop and maintain a product development roadmap to deliver features and functions.
• Ensure alignment with overall internal program and supplier milestones.
• Track project tasks, workflow, priorities, and timing.
• Review available solutions and propose improvements in technology and/or customer experience.
• Liaise with styling and concept teams to create innovative solutions for engineering and in-vehicle user experience.
• Ensure maintenance and support for the solution through development, testing, and release phases.
• Review requirements from an end-user perspective.
• Utilize strong knowledge of JIRA or similar project tracking systems.

Background in infotainment audio and antenna product development is a plus.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Technology, or Engineering Technology from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in relevant Automotive Software Engineering (especially Digital Cockpit).
• Minimum 8-12+ years of product/project management experience.
• Experience in platforms, variants, module selection, and modification in the automotive industry is desired.
• Exposure to automotive technologies in Android Automotive, Vehicle Electronics, AUTOSAR, Telematics, ADAS/AD, Analytics, Cloud/Backend, Validation, and Verification is desired.
• Knowledge of regulatory authorities with jurisdiction over the automobile industry and safety regulations.
• Exceptional work ethic, strong interpersonal skills, communication, collaboration, innovation, and ownership.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Location & Travel

This role will be based out of Scout Motors locations in Fremont, California; Charlotte, North Carolina; or Novi, Michigan. The position requires 4-5 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events. Applicants should expect to convene with Scout colleagues in person and travel occasionally for company events. Domestic and international travel is required. A valid driver’s license and passport are required.

Benefits

• Competitive insurance including medical, dental, vision, and income protection plans.
• 401(k) program with employer match and immediate vesting.
• Generous Paid Time Off:
  • 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 bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave.

Pay

This is a full-time, exempt position eligible for a base salary and participation in an annual performance bonus program. The final salary will be determined based on skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate-dependent.

• Initial base salary range: $130,000.00 - $160,000.00.
• Initial California base salary range: $143,000 - $176,000.