Garage E/E Technician, Specialist

At Scout Motors, you don't just design vehicles- you shape the future of the road. Our Engineering team is where bold ideas meet rigorous execution, building machines that are as durable and capable as the people who drive them. You'll work shoulder-to-shoulder with brilliant minds across disciplines, turning complex challenges into elegant, scalable solutions that meet the highest standards of safety, performance, and user experience. This is a place where your fingerprints are found on metal – where what you design gets built, driven, and remembered. If you're hungry to engineer something that matters, Scout Motors is where that ambition finds its highest gear. 

We are seeking an experienced Garage E/E Specialist to support prototype vehicle builds, electrical integration, and troubleshooting in a fast-paced development environment.  

This role requires a hybrid skillset combining traditional garage technician capabilities (mechanical tear-down/build-up) with strong automotive electrical and electronics proficiency. The technician will work on early-stage vehicles where systems are evolving rapidly and requires both hands-on execution and analytical electrical system problem-solving. 

Experience with modern vehicle architectures (SDV, zonal E/E) is a strong advantage.  

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

Prototype Vehicle Build & Garage Support 

• →Perform vehicle teardown and reassembly to support prototype builds and modifications  
• →Install and integrate prototype components including electrical and mechanical systems  
• →Support vehicle preparation for test activities (durability, functional, integration)  
• →Ensure vehicle readiness in a fast-moving, changing prototype environment 

Elect 

• →Modify, repair, and build automotive wiring harnesses to support prototype needs  
• →Route, secure, and protect wiring for durability and test conditions  
• →Perform connector work (pinning, de-pinning, crimping, soldering) to automotive standards  
• →Install ECUs, sensors, actuators, and power distribution components 

Diagnostics & Troubleshooting  

• →Diagnose electrical and system-level issues on prototype vehicles, including:  
  • →Power and grounding issues 
  • →Short circuits and open circuits 
  • →Communication faults (no comm, intermittent faults) 
• →Use diagnostic tools such as:  
  • →Multimeters 
  • →Oscilloscopes 
  • →CAN/LIN analyzers 
• →Independently evaluate root causes, determine appropriate corrective actions, and implement practical fixes to keep vehicles operational   

Vehicle Networks & E/E Systems 

• →Support setup, validation, and troubleshooting of vehicle networks:  
  • →CAN / CAN FD 
  • →LIN 
  • →Automotive Ethernet (preferred) 
• →Apply working knowledge of vehicle architecture and signal flow to diagnose multi-ECU and system-level issues  
• →Assist with ECU flashing, replacement, and bring-up support  
• →Support debugging of system-level issues involving multiple ECUs 

SDV / Zonal Architecture (Preferred Exposure) 

• →Support integration of zonal controllers and distributed electrical architectures 
• →Assist in validating wiring and communication between zones and central compute units 
• →Help diagnose issues across more software-driven and networked vehicle systems 
  (Deep expertise not required — working familiarity is sufficient)

Fabrication & Practical Problem Solving 

• →Design and fabricate simple brackets, mounts, and supports to enable testing and diagnostics 
• →Build breakout harnesses or test leads for diagnostics 
• →Ensure all modifications are robust, serviceable, and test-ready 

• To be considered for career opportunities at Scout Motors, applicants must be 18 years of age or older. 
• Residing in San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 
• Residing in Los Angeles: Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. 
• Residing in New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.

Scout Motors is committed to employing a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected by law. Scout Motors is committed to compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact ScoutAccommodations@scoutmotors.com.