Senior Manager, Vehicle Systems
Scout Motors · Charlotte, North Carolina, Novi, Michigan, United States
Posted about 3 months ago · $180,000.00 - $220,000.00
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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
The Senior Manager of Vehicle Systems at Scout Motors will lead the development of safety-critical vehicle systems, focusing on areas such as Functional Safety, Diagnostics, and Cyber Security. This role involves mentoring teams, managing system architecture, and ensuring robust execution of electrical architecture while collaborating with various engineering teams. The position requires a strong focus on quality, governance, and communication across cross-functional teams to drive the development of innovative electric vehicles.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- 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
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
- 10+ years of experience in automotive system/platform development
- Expertise in vehicle electrical architecture/topology and ECU-level software stacks
- Strong knowledge of automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet)
- Experience with Jira, GitHub/GitLab, Jenkins, and Artifactory
- Strong understanding of MATLAB/Simulink for hardware in the loop testing
Nice to have
- Background in autonomous vehicles, robotics, or advanced mobility systems
- Experience delivering platforms reused across multiple vehicle programs
- Familiarity with A2B, Automotive Ethernet, LIN, LVDS communication protocols
- Knowledge of Automotive design and development process
What you get
- Competitive insurance including medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
- 401(k) program with employer match and immediate vesting
- 20 days planned PTO, 40 hours unplanned PTO, and 14 company or floating holidays annually
- Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave
- Paid leave for bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave
- Eligibility for 1 assigned vehicle through Corporate Vehicle Program
Worth weighing
- Role requires 4-5 days per week in the office with regular in-person meetings
- No remote work option for applicants residing in New York City
- Final salary offered depends on candidate's skills and experience, not predetermined
- Position is highly visible and cross-functional, which may come with pressure
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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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