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Scout Motors Inc.System Engineering Lead, Infotainment Systems
Scout Motors Inc. is reviving a classic American vehicle brand by building modern, electrified trucks and rugged SUVs. The company is seeking a System Engineering Lead,…
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System Engineering Lead, Infotainment Systems at Scout Motors Inc. is a full-time role. Work arrangement: On-site. Location: Not specified. No salary is shown in this listing. It was posted on Sep 30, 2026. This listing is paused and not taking applications at the moment.
Job Description
Scout Motors Inc. is reviving a classic American vehicle brand by building modern, electrified trucks and rugged SUVs. The company is seeking a System Engineering Lead, Infotainment Systems to oversee vehicle displays, navigation, routing, energy apps, and related features from concept through launch. This full-time position requires working on-site four to five days per week at the corporate headquarters in either Charlotte, North Carolina or Novi, Michigan, and involves occasional domestic and international travel.
This role suits an experienced engineering professional with a strong background in digital cockpits, infotainment audio, and antenna product development. The person in this position will manage end-to-end system architecture, define functional and non-functional requirements, and coordinate cross-functional teams across hardware, software, and styling domains. Candidates must possess significant industry experience in requirements management and embedded systems.
Responsibilities
- Own the end-to-end functional architecture of assigned infotainment systems including navigation, off-road mapping, routing, and media.
- Define and manage system and subsystem requirements while ensuring ASPICE compliance.
- Develop logical and physical electrical and electronic architectures alongside domain experts.
- Collaborate with styling and concept teams to create innovative in-vehicle user experiences.
- Maintain end-to-end traceability from stakeholder requirements down to software and test specifications using tools like Codebeamer and JIRA.
- Track project milestones, tasks, workflows, priorities, and timing to ensure deliverables meet program gates such as prototype builds and design verification.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field.
- 12 or more years of experience in requirements engineering and infotainment or digital cockpit software development.
- 10 or more years of product and or project management experience.
- Strong understanding of in-vehicle infotainment domains including human-machine interfaces, media, connectivity, and vehicle settings.
- Familiarity with automotive communication protocols such as A2B, CAN, Automotive Ethernet, LIN, and LVDS.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as needed.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in a relevant technical field.
- Strong background in infotainment audio and antenna product development.
- Exposure to Android Automotive, Vehicle Electronics, AUTOSAR, Telematics, ADAS, cloud infrastructure, and validation methods.
- Familiarity with platforms, variants, and module selection in the automotive industry.
Core Skills
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and income protection insurance plans.
- 401(k) program featuring an employer match and immediate vesting.
- 20 days of planned paid time off, 40 hours of unplanned paid time off, and 14 company or floating holidays annually.
- Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents.
- Paid leave for bereavement, jury duty, voting, or military service.
- Annual performance bonus program eligibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the location and remote policy for this job?
This is an on-site position requiring 4 to 5 days per week in the office. It is based out of the Scout Motors corporate headquarters in either Charlotte, North Carolina or Novi, Michigan.
What is the salary range for the System Engineering Lead role?
The initial base salary range is $160,000.00 to $192,500.00 per year, and the position is eligible to participate in an annual performance bonus program.
What education and experience are required?
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field such as Electrical, Computer, or Software Engineering, along with 12 plus years of experience in requirements engineering and infotainment software development, plus 10 plus years of project management experience.
What employment type is this?
This is a full-time, exempt position.
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