Scout Motors
Engineer, Function development & calibration drivability
Novi, Michigan, United States$110k–$135kmidAdded today
About this role
Scout Motors seeks an Engineer to develop and calibrate drivability functions for its electric and range-extended pickup trucks and SUVs. You'll own drive system function integration, define calibration requirements, and create a distinctive driving experience across BEV and hybrid powertrains while collaborating with powertrain and chassis teams.
What you'll do
- Own development and integration of assigned drive system functions and calibration activities
- Define requirements and design drivability functions for assigned systems
- Calibrate vehicle and powertrain for BEV torque paths and driveability characteristics
- Collaborate across teams to establish Scout-specific driving experience and performance parameters
- Liaise with powertrain hardware and chassis tuning teams to provide technical input
- Lead calibration strategy and execution to meet safety, performance, and user experience standards
What they're looking for
- Powertrain calibration and tuning
- BEV and electrified vehicle dynamics
- Drivability function development
- Requirements definition and system design
- Vehicle testing and validation
- Chassis and suspension tuning collaboration
- Control systems and torque management
- Cross-functional technical communication
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Scout Motors
Scout Motors develops next-generation electric and extended-range electric pickup trucks and SUVs with authentic off-road performance. The company is hiring engineers across powertrains, body structures, electronics, and audio systems to design and integrate these vehicles from concept through production.
- Website
- scoutmotors.com
Likely interview questions
- Describe your experience calibrating drivability functions for electric or hybrid powertrains. What challenges did you encounter?
- How would you approach defining drivability requirements for a new vehicle platform to balance performance with user experience?