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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.

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

  • 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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