System Engineering Lead, Infotainment Systems

Charlotte · Novi · Novi, MI · USD 160,000-192,500 / year · 10+ years experience · Remote · Posted Sep 29, 2026

At a glance

System Engineering Lead is responsible for defining, developing, and managing the features and functions for vehicle infotainment and displays.
This position bridges systems engineering, digital design, software development, and cross-functional coordination to ensure functional integration and compliance with vehicle-level requirements.

Responsible for creating a solution for the complete product end to end – technically and commercially.
Identify customer needs in context of the solution.
Develop and maintain a product development roadmap to deliver features and functions.
Ensure alignment with the 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 the styling and concept teams to create innovative solutions for engineering and in-vehicle user experience.
Ensure maintenance and support for the solution over the development, testing and release phases.
Own the end-to-end functional architecture of assigned infotainment systems and define/manage system and subsystem requirements.
Develop logical and physical EE architecture in coordination with system engineers and domain experts.

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related technical field.
12+ years of experience in requirements engineering and infotainment/automotive (digital cockpit) software development.
10+ years of product and/or project management experience.
Strong understanding of IVI domains: HMI, media, connectivity, navigation, vehicle settings, or system services.
Understanding of software development life cycle, particularly for embedded or Infotainment systems.
Subject matter expert in Systems Engineering, Multi-domain physics, Complex systems design with EE, SW integration.
Knowledge of regulatory authorities with jurisdiction over the automobile industry & safety regulations.
Ability to write clear, concise, and testable requirements.
Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross‑functional teams.
Valid driver's license and ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Master's degree preferred.
Strong background in infotainment audio and antenna product development a plus.
Exposure to Automotive technologies in Android Automotive, Vehicle Electronics, AUTOSAR, Telematics, ADAS / AD, Analytics, Cloud / Backend, Validation and Verification is desired.
Experience in platforms, variants, module selection and modification in the automotive industry is desired.

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.
This 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.
This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.