Lead Range and Energy Consumption Engineer

At Scout Motors, you don't just design vehicles- you shape the future of the road. Our Engineering team is where bold ideas meet rigorous execution, building machines that are as durable and capable as the people who drive them. You'll work shoulder-to-shoulder with brilliant minds across disciplines, turning complex challenges into elegant, scalable solutions that meet the highest standards of safety, performance, and user experience. This is a place where your fingerprints are found on metal – where what you design gets built, driven, and remembered. If you're hungry to engineer something that matters, Scout Motors is where that ambition finds its highest gear. 

The CAE Energy Team within Scout comprises a small group of highly qualified engineers responsible for assessing energy consumption in support of component & system specifications, and regulatory / customer focused drive cycles (including range, performance, towing, extremes of temperatures etc.).   

The Lead Range & Energy Consumption Engineer is responsible for maximizing, validating, and ensuring the accuracy of EV and hybrid vehicle range, fuel economy, and road load performance. This role leads vehicle level testing, develops efficiency roadmaps, and partners with cross‑functional teams to ensure program targets are met, and energy saving technologies are effectively integrated. 

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

• Vehicle Development Testing — Lead and execute vehicle development testing to support range, fuel-economy, and road load targets, ensuring all activities align with program milestones.
• Test Planning & Execution — Develop test plans, instrumentation strategies, facility schedules, and data‑collection processes to verify hardware and software performance and correlate results with CAE projections. 
• Target Roadmap Development — Build and maintain roadmaps to achieve range and efficiency targets, identifying risks, opportunities, and mitigation strategies. 
• Fuel Economy Label Strategy Management — Maintain vehicle fuel‑economy and range label strategy by confirming program content, option take‑rates, and volume assumptions. 
• Cross-Functional Alignment — Engage with engineering teams to identify opportunities, track risks, and opportunities (R&O), and ensure timely resolution. 
• Assumption & Input Development — Provide CAE teams with validated assumptions and deliver range‑impact assessments for potential hardware and software changes. 
• Benchmarking — Analyze competitive data and conduct physical competitor testing (dyno, track, bench) to ensure product competitiveness. 
• Attribute Leadership — Serve as the voice of the Range & Energy Consumption attribute in program meetings, ensuring alignment across engineering, validation, and leadership teams. 

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Novi, Michigan. 
• 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.
• Travel: Domestic and international travel required, approximately 5 % of the time. Valid driver's license required. Passport required.

We expect all Scout employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You’ll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here's what else you'll bring: 

• Education/Certifications: A Bachelor’s degree in a technical engineering field 
• Years of Experience required in type of role: 12+ years of experience in an automotive vehicle environment, leading the attribute of EV range / gasoline FE  
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills  
• Strong understanding of aerodynamics, rolling resistance, vehicle mass, and their impact on EV/HEV efficiency 
• Familiarity with battery management, powertrain controls, and regenerative braking systems 
• Strong analytical and cross‑functional leadership skills 

Beneficial Experience / Bonus Qualifications 

• MATLAB/Simulink Experience, including modeling of vehicle range, fuel economy 

The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up.  This is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundation.  In addition, Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides, select highlights:

• Competitive insurance including:
  • Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with:
  • An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including:
  • 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 is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.

Initial base salary range =  $160,000.00 - $192,500.00

Internal leveling code: IC7