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CAE Sr Engineer – Energy Consumption

Scout Motors · Novi, Michigan, United States; Charlotte, North Carolina, 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 CAE Sr Engineer focused on Energy Consumption at Scout Motors, you will conduct detailed simulations using MATLAB/Simulink to optimize vehicle energy efficiency and range. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate energy-saving technologies, analyze energy loss, and validate simulation models against real-world data. Your role will also involve producing technical documentation and exploring AI technologies to enhance modeling performance.

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 degree in a technical engineering field
  • 8+ years of experience in an automotive vehicle modeling environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience in MATLAB/Simulink, including powertrain blockset, model building and script writing
  • Experience in tool development
  • Strong analytical skills with an understanding of aerodynamics, rolling resistance, and their impact on electric and hybrid vehicle efficiency

Nice to have

  • Co-simulation experience between MATLAB/Simulink and GT-Suite
  • Familiarity with GT-Suite and electrified vehicle thermal systems
  • Ability to conduct physical vehicle range testing across varying temperatures, terrains, and load conditions

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, as accrued
  • 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 of all genders
  • Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave

Worth weighing

  • Role requires 3-4 days per week in the office with regular in-person meetings and events
  • No remote work eligibility for this role in New York City
  • Final salary is determined based on candidate's skills and experience, which may vary
  • Internal leveling code provided may indicate a structured career path but specifics are not detailed

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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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