Engineer, BEV Vehicle Function Development & Calibration

Novi · Novi, MI · USD 110,000-135,000 / year · 3+ years experience · Remote · Posted Oct 2, 2026

At a glance

Support the development, integration, and calibration of the powertrain and drive systems for Scout pick‑up trucks and SUVs (BEV / EREV).
Coordinate function development across internal teams and suppliers, including alignment on requirements, calibration strategy, software maturity, validation status, and release timelines.
Own the function integration together with the software development team, from concept to series release, ensuring a robust integration.

Support the development, integration, and calibration of the powertrain and drive systems for Scout pick‑up trucks and SUVs (BEV / EREV)
Coordinate function development across internal teams and suppliers, including alignment on requirements, calibration strategy, software maturity, validation status, and release timelines
Own the function integration together with the software development team, from concept to series release, ensuring a robust integration
Define and manage On road and Off‑Road function requirements, interfaces, and operating strategies, including the support of defining the UI/UX requirements for the vehicle
Develop and execute test cases vehicle functions related to Drive System
Work closely with powertrain hardware, chassis, vehicle dynamics, systems engineering, and E/E teams to align on technical solutions
Support prototype and vehicle testing activities, including calibration drives, off‑road testing, data collection, analysis, and technical reporting
Collaborate effectively in a cross‑functional and global environment to deliver integrated, high‑quality powertrain and Off‑Road solutions

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automotive Engineering, or a related technical field
3+ years of experience in powertrain or drive system development, calibration, and validation within concept or serial vehicle programs, preferably for electric or electrified vehicles (BEV / EREV)
Hands‑on experience with Function development and integration
Proven experience in function development across the V‑model, including requirement definition, interface coordination, test case development, validation, and software release activities
Experience developing, integrating, and validating Off‑Road or driveline‑related functions, such as mechanical locking differentials, traction or torque‑based control strategies, or off‑road driving modes including the UI/UX requirements
Practical experience with calibration and validation on testbenches and vehicles, including calibration test trips, structured data analysis, and technical documentation
Familiarity with calibration and development tools such as ETAS INCA, MATLAB/Simulink, and data analysis environments
Ability to read and understand Simulink models and C‑based source code to support calibration, debugging, and functional discussions
Experience working with cross‑functional teams and suppliers, coordinating technical topics, timelines, and deliverables in a global development environment

Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
401(k) program with an employer match and immediate vesting
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 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.