Lead Engineer - Vehicle SW Package + SW Builds
Scout Motors5 months ago
Base Salary
$160k - $193k/yr
Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end vehicle software build and compilation pipelines for software-defined vehicle platforms.
- Compile and package ECU binaries, calibration artifacts, parameter sets, configuration manifests, feature flags, gateway and central-compute software, diagnostics, and service packages.
- Generate integrated, flashable vehicle images and deployment bundles for vehicle variants, hardware versions, lab cars, HIL/SIL, integration, OTA, and production environments.
- Ensure deterministic, reproducible, compatible, and traceable builds across distributed vehicle systems.
- Operate manifest-driven compilation systems and verify ECU version mapping, calibration alignment, hardware dependencies, and feature configuration rules.
- Integrate vehicle build systems with CI/CD pipelines and implement validation gates for compilation success, artifact completeness, and ECU compatibility.
- Manage artifact storage, versioning, access control, retention, repositories, hashing, checksum validation, digital signing, encryption, provenance, and lineage tracking.
- Maintain traceability from source code through build, binary, calibration set, flash package, and vehicle deployment.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 12+ years of experience in build compilation, software packaging, or vehicle-level software assembly systems.
- Deep understanding of embedded ECU ecosystems and distributed automotive architectures.
- Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
- Strong scripting and automation skills in Python, Bash, and Groovy.
- Experience with Git-based workflows, artifact management, and version control systems.
- Expert knowledge of Jira, GitHub/GitLab, Jenkins, and Artifactory.
- Proficiency with ALM/PLM tools including Siemens Polarion, IBM DOORS Next Gen, or PTC Windchill.
- Familiarity with embedded software, electrical/electronic systems, and system architecture.
- Familiarity with A2B, CAN, Automotive Ethernet, LIN, LVDS, and vehicle network tools such as CANalyzer and CANoe.
- Knowledge of automotive design and development processes, system requirements, and engineering best practices.
- Ability to apply system-level thinking, technical arbitration, structured problem solving, data analysis, and program milestone ownership.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and income protection insurance plans.
- 401(k) with employer match and immediate vesting.
- 20 days of planned paid time off, 40 hours of unplanned PTO, and 14 company or floating holidays annually.
- Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave and paid leave for bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave.
- Based in Charlotte, NC, with 4-5 days per week in the office and occasional travel.
- Full-time, exempt position with eligibility for an annual performance bonus.
About Scout Motors
Scout Motors designs and manufactures electric trucks and rugged SUVs for consumer drivers, reviving the historic Scout off‑road brand. Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company is building a manufacturing plant in Blythewood, South Carolina. Its lineup targets work and outdoor use, with both an all‑electric powertrain and a Harvester range‑extender option that integrates a gas generator for extended range.