Sr. Specialist, Vehicle Commissioning Systems Engineer

Scout Motors Inc. · Columbia, SC · 2 days ago

Engineering$110k–$135k/yrFull-time

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace.

Own the end-to-end vehicle commissioning systems in manufacturing, including EOL diagnostics, ECU flashing, and vehicle configuration
Develop and integrate software tools, scripts, and backend services supporting commissioning systems across factory environments
Integrate vehicle E/E architecture and diagnostics (UDS, CAN, LIN, Ethernet) into production and test processes
Drive commissioning system readiness for pre-series builds and SOP ramp-up, ensuring stability and performance in production
Identify risks in production processes and implement robust countermeasures to protect throughput and system reliability
Define and execute validation strategies for commissioning tools to ensure production readiness before release
Improve EOL cycle time, flashing stability, and system uptime across vehicle variants
Collaborate cross-functionally with Vehicle E/E, IT, shopfloor systems, and external partners to deliver scalable commissioning solutions
Contribute to the technical roadmap and architecture of commissioning systems and supporting infrastructure

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Automotive Engineering, or similar field (Master’s preferred)
An equivalent amount of relevant work experience may be considered
8+ years of experience in automotive engineering, manufacturing systems, or vehicle diagnostics
Strong understanding of vehicle E/E architecture, ECU software stacks, and automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet)
Experience with UDS diagnostics (ISO 14229) and integrating diagnostics into production systems
Hands-on experience developing software tools, backend services, or automation solutions (e.g., Python, C#, C++, Java)
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, system integration, and DevOps-based workflows
Proven ability to troubleshoot vehicle systems, software tools, and production issues in real-world environments
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills across engineering, IT, and manufacturing teams
Experience working in pre-series or production ramp-up environments is highly valued

Reside in San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Reside 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.
Reside in New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.

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

This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Columbia, South Carolina
This role requires 4-5 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events

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