Engineer, HV Hardware at Scout Motors

What you’ll do

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

Position Overview: As a High Voltage Hardware Engineer, you will play a key role in the design, development, and validation of high voltage hardware components for our electric vehicle energy systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the performance, reliability, and safety of high voltage systems. This position requires a strong background in high voltage hardware design, a passion for renewable energy, and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of electric vehicle technology.

Key Responsibilities:

1. High Voltage Hardware Design:
• Design and develop high voltage hardware components, including power electronics, inverters, converters, and other related systems.
• Collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineering teams to ensure seamless integration into electric vehicle architectures.
2. Circuit Simulation and Analysis:
• Conduct circuit simulations and analyses to optimize the performance and efficiency of high voltage systems.
• Implement design improvements based on simulation results.
3. Prototyping and Testing:
• Build prototypes of high voltage hardware components and conduct thorough testing and validation.
• Analyze test data to identify areas for improvement and refine hardware designs accordingly.
4. Safety Compliance:
• Ensure high voltage hardware designs comply with safety standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with functional safety and compliance teams to meet industry requirements.
5. Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Work closely with software engineers, firmware developers, and control systems engineers to integrate high voltage hardware into overall vehicle systems.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to support the production and assembly of high voltage components.
6. Documentation and Reporting:
• Prepare detailed design documentation, specifications, and reports for high voltage hardware components.
• Maintain accurate records of design changes and iterations.

Location & Travel Expectations: The responsibilities of this role require attendance at in-person meetings and events regularly. This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Novi, MI. 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.

What you’ll bring 

We expect all Scouts 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: 

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience in high voltage hardware design, preferably in the electric vehicle or renewable energy industry.
• Proficiency in circuit simulation tools and analysis.
• Hands-on experience with prototyping and testing of high voltage systems.
• Knowledge of safety standards and regulations related to high voltage systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

What you'll gain

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

Pay Transparency

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 = $130,000-$145,000

Internal leveling code: IC9

Notice to applicants:

• Residing in San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 
• Residing in Los Angeles: Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. 
• Residing in New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.