Specialist, OBD Requirements Engineer- Testing

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.  Your engineering ingenuity, wonder & magic in defining and validating OBD test concepts will be instrumental in shaping the perception of Scout as a brand, as well as gaining peer admiration in the automotive industry Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following: Define and maintain testable OBD requirements aligned with regulatory needs and system-level diagnostic concepts for Scout’s software-defined vehicle architecture  Translate OBD system requirements into clear validation criteria, test cases, and acceptance conditions, ensuring completeness and consistency  Develop and structure test specifications for OBD monitors, readiness behavior, MIL activation, DTC setting/clearing logic, and fault handling  Ensure full traceability from OBD requirements to verification activities, including linking to test cases, execution results, and release evidence  Collaborate closely with HIL engineers, validation teams, calibration engineers, and software developers to align on test coverage and execution strategies  Support the development and automation of HIL, SIL, and vehicle-level test scenarios, including fault injection, edge cases, and regulatory drive cycles  Review and validate diagnostic implementations against defined requirements, ensuring correct monitor execution and expected system behavior under all operating conditions  Analyze test results, diagnostic traces, and measurement data to identify gaps, inconsistencies, or non-compliances, and drive structured issue resolution  Ensure that OBD validation covers nominal operation, edge conditions, degraded modes, and recovery behavior  Support regulatory readiness by contributing to validation reports, compliance documentation, and readiness assessments  Coordinate activities throughout prototype and serial development, including test planning, execution tracking, and reporting  Work with systems and architecture teams to ensure OBD requirements are designed for testability and scalable validation within the SDV framework  Continuously improve test methods, validation strategies, and requirement quality to enhance efficiency and robustness  Be involved in other related tasks / activities as required  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. 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:  Relevant degree such as a bachelors or masters degree in Engineering, Technology, IT Systems, Computer Science, Mechatronics, Controls, or Engineering Technology from an accredited college or university, preferably in electrical engineering, automotive engineering, or systems engineering   5+ years of experience in automotive diagnostics, validation, or requirements engineering, with strong focus on testing and verification of OBD systems   Proven experience defining testable OBD requirements, including monitor conditions, fault detection logic, readiness behavior, and diagnostic verification criteria   Strong understanding of OBDII regulations, diagnostic monitor execution, DTC behavior, readiness states, and emission-related validation expectat