Engineer, Whole Vehicle Test Requirements and Validation – Body Interior

Here at Scout Motors, we're carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history. A vehicle dating back to 1960. One that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and trucks and will do so once again. But Scout is more than just a brand, it’s a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work. The Scout brand is all about respect. Respect for the past and the future by taking an iconic American brand that hasn’t been around for a while, electrifying it, digitizing it, and loading it with American innovation. Respect for communities by creating a company that stands for its people and its customers. Respect for both work and play, with vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site, a job site, or on a Tuesday commute. And respect for our customers by developing two powertrains that meet their requirements — an all-electric powertrain as well as the Harvester™ range extender powertrain which includes a built-in gas-powered generator with an estimated 500 miles of combined range. At Scout Motors, we empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout employee? Someone who is a visionary and a leader, who seeks new paths and shares lessons learned. A knowledgeable doer who collaborates across the company to build better. A go-getter with unrivaled passion. Join us at Scout Motors and be part of shaping the future of transportation. If you're ready to drive change and make history, apply now!What you’ll do 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.  Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following: Plan, develop, and execute whole-vehicle test cases focused on body interior systems and attributes, including seating systems, interior trim, cockpit systems, ergonomics, squeak and rattle performance, storage functionality, thermal comfort, and perceived quality.  Translate body interior functional and attribute requirements into executable test procedures with clear acceptance criteria.  Lead vehicle-level evaluations across proving grounds, public roads, environmental chambers, durability routes, customer usage simulations, and extreme climate conditions.  Define and execute test plans for seats, consoles, instrument panels, door trims, headliners, interior lighting, HVAC interfaces, storage systems, occupant touchpoints, and interior durability performance.  Coordinate with Body Interior, Seating, HVAC, Electrical, Safety, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, UXUI, and Attribute teams to ensure cross-functional alignment on requirements and validation expectations.  Prepare vehicles and instrumentation for interior evaluations, including microphones, accelerometers, thermal sensors, pressure mats, force gauges, vibration sensors, and data loggers.  Benchmark competitive vehicles to quantify target performance for attributes such as fit and finish, tactile feel, squeak and rattle performance, ergonomics, seating comfort, usability, and perceived quality.  Analyze objective and subjective test results, generate test reports, identify root causes, and support engineering teams in resolving issues.  Maintain full traceability between requirements and test cases using CodeBeamer, Jama, Jira, or equivalent tools.  Plan, organize, and lead validation trips including scheduling, route definition, customer usage simulations, data-logging strategy, and alignment with MSTs.  Document test execution, provide sign-off recommendations, and contribute to release decisions for body interior and whole-vehicle functions.  Integrate systems engineering mindset into daily work, ensuring clarity of requirements, ownership of validation scope, and alignment with the V-model.  Location & Travel Expectations: This role may be based out of the Scout Motors corporate headquarters in Charlotte, NC or 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. What you’ll bring  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:  Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Human Factors Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.  4+ years of experience in body interior testing, seating systems development, interior durability testing, or whole-vehicle validation.  Experience developing and executing objective and subjective body interior test procedures.  Working knowledge of industry test standards and methodologies related to interior durability, ergonomics, squeak and rattle, occupant comfort, and environmental validation.  Hands-on experience with data-acquisition systems and instrumentation equipment used for body interior validation and occupant studies.  Strong understanding of seating systems, interior trim systems, HVAC interfaces, cockpit i