OBD Requirements Engineer – Generic Scan Tool Lead
Scout Motors · Novi, Michigan, United States
Posted about 3 months ago · $160,000.00 - $192,500.00
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 days Scout Motors's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 100% of Scout Motors's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Scout Motors
- high 233 stale, 7 reposted of 235 open
- Hiring momentum
- 348 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Scout Motors's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Scout Motors.
About this role
As an OBD Requirements Engineer at Scout Motors, you will lead the definition and maintenance of OBD requirements for generic scan tool access in the context of software-defined vehicles. Your role involves collaborating with various engineering teams to ensure diagnostic systems meet safety, performance, and user experience standards. You will also be responsible for writing clear and testable requirements, supporting validation efforts, and contributing to the development of a scalable diagnostic strategy for service interfaces.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Scout Motors as an employer.
What you need
- Relevant degree in Engineering, Technology, IT Systems, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or Engineering Technology
- 12+ years of experience in automotive diagnostics, diagnostic services, or requirements engineering
- Strong knowledge of generic scan tool behavior and legislated OBD access
- Experience authoring and managing OBD requirements for external diagnostic tool compatibility
- Strong understanding of diagnostic behaviors related to DTC visibility, monitor status, freeze frame access, and readiness information
- Experience defining requirements in a modern software-defined vehicle architecture
What you get
- Competitive insurance including medical, dental, vision, and income protection plans
- 401(k) program with employer match and immediate vesting
- Generous Paid Time Off including 20 days planned PTO, 40 hours unplanned PTO, and 14 company or floating holidays annually
- Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents
- Paid leave for bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave
- Base salary range of $160,000.00 - $192,500.00
Worth weighing
- Role requires 4-5 days per week in the office with regular in-person meetings and events
- No remote work eligibility mentioned for New York City residents
- Final salary is determined based on skills and experience, not candidate dependent
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Listed by Scout Motors on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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