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Sr Engineer, Brake System Development

Scout Motors · Novi, Michigan, United States

Posted about 3 months ago · $130,000.00 - $160,000.00

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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

As a Senior Engineer in Brake System Development at Scout Motors, you will design and engineer brake system components and subsystems, ensuring they meet performance, durability, and safety standards. Your role will involve leading validation activities, coordinating with suppliers, and analyzing test data to drive improvements. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support both prototype and serial production readiness, contributing to the development of innovative electric vehicles.

Our read on this posting3.8out of 5
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

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Technology, or Engineering Technology
  • 8+ years of experience in brake system development, validation, or testing within an OEM or Tier-1 environment
  • Strong understanding of brake systems and component-level behavior
  • Experience with validation planning (DVP&R), NVH testing, test execution, data acquisition, and analysis
  • Proven ability to manage validation activities, including test planning, timing, deliverables, and issue resolution
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Nice to have

  • Experience with SUV or truck platforms
  • Familiarity with brake performance testing, durability testing, and environmental validation
  • Proven success working across vehicle dynamics, controls, manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams

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 of 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 $130,000.00 - $160,000.00

Worth weighing

  • Role requires 4-5 days per week in the office with regular in-person meetings
  • No mention of remote work options for certain locations
  • Initial salary range provided, but final salary depends on various factors
  • Company is in a high-growth environment, which may involve rapid changes

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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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