Senior Manager, Vehicle Systems

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! Scout Motors is seeking a visionary Senior Manager of Vehicle Systems to lead safety-critical cross-module cross-system architecture elements including Functional Safety, Diagnostics, Cyber Security and others spanning embedded hardware, software, controls and connectivity. You will become the subject matter expert (SME) for end-to-end system architecture and will coach Feature Owners across the organization but primarily in Vehicle Control/State, Body, Infotainment and UX/HMI.  You will bridge gaps between system development and system execution.  As a manager, you will need to develop strong relationships across the organization including software engineers, system engineers, validation teams, and suppliers to ensure robust execution of electrical architecture.   The ideal candidate has deep experience delivering mission‑critical, reliability‑constrained systems scaling high‑performing engineering organizations and establishing engineering governance, MBSE frameworks, and digital thread capabilities. This is a highly visible, cross‑functional leadership role with direct impact on product development and architecture execution. What you’ll do Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following: Functional Safety Strategy and Governance: Lead team and enforce process and key performance indicators for FuSa delivery across the vehicle Feature/Function Requirements Custodian: Act as the primary lead/coach for requirement quality, failure analysis, and process discipline including repository best practices Serve as System Authority: Govern execution of interfaces architecture, integration readiness across hardware, software, controls and connectivity domains Constraint Custodian: Recognize system-level constraints (compute, timing, power, performance, reliability) as feature/function requirements develop from customer use cases through decomposition to electronic modules Mentor: Build, mentor and scale multi-disciplinary system/feature team Governance Master: Establish engineering governance, design reviews and technical decision-making frameworks to support timely vehicle system execution Quality Orchestration Shifted Left: Use system experience to drive architectural enhancements to improve quality through diagnostics and preventative maintenance Cross-Functional Leadership: Act as the primary liaison between Architecture and cross-domain Systems Engineering teams to resolve "blockers" Precision Communication: Translating complex technical risks into clear "Go/No-Go" decisions for executive stakeholders. Process Architect: Expert in AI development and execution with a passion for automating manual workflows to reduce human error in the release chain. Technical Interface: Interface with electrical design teams, software developers, calibration engineers, and supplier integration teams to align dependencies. Location & Travel Expectations: This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Charlotte, NC. 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: Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with 10+ yrs. of experience Expert at automotive system/platform development and modeling particularly in the early part of the “System V” In-depth execution experience in a variety of AI applications and using Cameo / Magic Draw system modeling Experience delivering platforms reused across multiple Vehicle programs Background in autonomous vehicles, robotics, or advanced mobility systems Background with cloud-connected embedded systems and modern DevOps pipelines Expert in vehicle electrical architecture/topology and ECU-level software stacks, automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet), UDS diagnostics (ISO 14229) and diagnostic communicati