System Engineer, Core Diagnostics Lead
Scout Motors · Charlotte, North Carolina, United States; 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 a System Engineer, Core Diagnostics Lead at Scout Motors, you will be responsible for leading the diagnostics and design failure mode analysis of electronic modules across vehicles. Your role involves developing diagnostic frameworks, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring quality and safety standards are met. You will also mentor teams, establish engineering governance, and communicate complex technical risks to stakeholders.
- benefits
- 3/5
- 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
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
- 12+ years of experience in automotive system/platform development
- Expertise in Diagnostics and Design Failure Mode Analysis (DFMEA) of electronic modules
- Experience in dataset development and module calibration/configuration
- Strong knowledge of automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet)
- Expertise in vehicle electrical architecture and ECU-level software stacks
Nice to have
- Experience with VW’s DIDAS diagnostics databases
- Background in autonomous vehicles, robotics, or advanced mobility systems
- Familiarity with cloud-connected embedded systems and modern DevOps pipelines
- Proficiency in Siemens Polarion, IBM DOORS Next Gen, or PTC Windchill
- Experience with MATLAB/Simulink for hardware in the loop testing
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 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
- Annual performance bonus program
Worth weighing
- Role requires 4-5 days per week in the office with regular in-person meetings and events
- Initial base salary range is $160,000.00 - $192,500.00, but final salary is based on candidate's skills and experience
- No remote work eligibility for this role in New York City
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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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