Sr Function Owner, Climate

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: Lead the development of Climate system features & functions including interfacing and aligning with R&D, electrical architecture, software developers, production, quality and customer experience teams.  Responsible for end-to-end development of climate features & functions including release to program milestones.  Responsible for system level definition and requirements for hardware, software, features, functions and architecture.  This includes integration at system and component level. Integral liaison between all cross-functional teams.  Collaborate with stakeholders through system “V” development from concept to launch.  E2E responsible for features and functions for climate systems for the new SDV architecture  Act as the subject matter expert for the assigned functions throughout the entire product development lifecycle  Responsible for requirement management – define, document and manage all functional & nonfunctional requirements (System , Software & Hardware) for the function in alignment with vehicle level specification and legal regulations (FMVSS , SAE, OBDII etc.) and internal standards.  Domain/working knowledge of SW controls, EE, Electronics, and expertise in development, testing and validation methods of mechatronics systems.  Develop component and system design, functional, EOL specifications, detailed test methods and system level DFMEA, DV, PV for complex mechatronic systems.  Manage the technical release of the function and calibration data for production  Be a champion of 1st principles design methodology and use extensive problem-solving methods for debugging, issue resolution.  Lead sprint planning and daily standup meetings.  Develop and maintain Best Practices: Design Standards, Test Procedures, Technical Specifications, etc.  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 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:  Master's degree required with 8+ years of experience in Mechanical/Mechatronics/EE/SW engineering. PhD with 6+ years of experience preferred.  Extensive experience working with Automotive Systems or Mechatronics Products in Climate Systems.  Strong understanding of 1st principles in Engineering, result/solution oriented  Subject matter expert in Systems Engineering, Multi-domain physics, Complex systems design with EE, SW integration.  Familiarity with SW for embedded systems, EE systems such as wiring and power distribution units.   Familiarity with A2B, CAN, Automotive Ethernet, LIN, LVDS communication protocols and Vehicle Network tools, such as CANalyzer, CANoe, etc.   Expertise with complex problem solving, data analysis, access/interpret/drive results with extended teams.  Experience working in requirement management tools.  Knowledge of Automotive design and development process, system requirements, and general engineering best practices  Good interpersonal and communication skills with a high level of integrity  What you'll gain The benefits of joining Scout incl