Senior Manager, Whole Vehicle Science Attributes

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

• →Lead and manage the vehicle attributes & sciences team organization to ensure the overall integration strategy for vehicle attributes & sciences, ensuring seamless collaboration among various components, subsystems, and functionalities.
• →Develop comprehensive validation and verification plans for vehicle systems, including hardware, software, and whole vehicle performances, aligned with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• →Work collectively with the digital twin leads to analyze simulation results, including complex physics-based data, draw meaningful conclusions and make recommendations; ensure vehicle designs meet performance and safety requirements.
• →Manage technical expertise for on-road and track testing of prototype/development vehicles to validate simulation results and assess real-world performance, incorporating physics-based insights.
• →Lead the whole vehicle release and readiness process, confirming vehicles are ready for proving grounds, public road and vehicle development testing.
• →Work closely with other R&D departments, including Vehicle Dynamics, Aerodynamics, Powertrain, Energy, Body, Interior, to integrate characteristics and simulation efforts into the vehicle development process.
• →Responsible for balancing and maintaining approved budget, finding efficiencies not yet realized to streamline the development of the whole vehicle for the sciences and attributes team
• →Participate in and direct design reviews and provide technical guidance to ensure compliance during the development of new vehicle systems and components.
• →Responsible to lead and provide direction for triangle of responsibility attribute teams, tracking and aligning next steps for resolution between the Physical, Virtual and component leads.

The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up.  This is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundation.  In addition, Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides, select highlights:

• Competitive insurance including:
  • Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with:
  • An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including:
  • 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
• Corporate Vehicle Program with:
  • Eligibility for 1 assigned vehicle
  • A mobility stipend

This is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.

Initial Base Salary Range: $160,000.00 - $192,500.00

Internal Leveling Code: M7

• 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.