System Engineer, Infotainment Systems

System Engineer and Feature/Function Owner is responsible for defining, developing, and managing the features and functions for vehicle infotainment and displays.  These systems include but are not limited to Navigation, Off-Road mapping, Routing, Energy applications, CarPlay, Android Auto, Casting, etc. This position bridges systems engineering, digital design, software development, and cross-functional coordination to ensure functional integration and compliance with vehicle-level requirements.  Most customer experiences rely heavily on the vehicle center and driver displays, which makes this role key in ensuring all display-exposed functions are working in concert. 

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

Infotainment and Display Functions Support 

Functions that are exposed through the vehicle displays must be supported end-to-end, and respective cross-domain function owners coordinated to ensure seamless customer experience and regulatory compliance. Ownership of infotainment functions means taking full accountability for the design, development, integration, validation, and performance of infotainment-related vehicle features, from concept through production and post-launch support. 

Project Timeline for Function Development 

This position is responsible for the development, integration, and validation of all assigned infotainment functions in accordance with the project timeline. Completion of functional deliverables shall align with the agreed project milestones, including but not limited to prototype builds, design verification (VFF), product validation (PVS), and vehicle launch gates. All function-level software, hardware, and test deliverables must be completed, reviewed, and approved by Scout at each milestone to enable seamless system integration and program readiness. 

Roles and Responsibilities 

Overview of the roles and responsibilities of the FO are listed below for reference (scope to be adjusted further along the program development based on need). 

• →Own the end-to-end functional architecture of assigned infotainment systems. Define and manage system and subsystem requirements (functional and non-functional).  
• →Develop logical and physical EE architecture in coordination with system engineers and domain experts.  
• →Responsible for system level definition, requirements from EE, SW, ME and support EE, SW architecture design, integration at system, component level. Integral liaison between hardware, applications team, and core CFTs.  
• →Responsible for end-to-end delivery of key system functions with release to program milestones  
• →Collaborate with stakeholders through system “V” development from concept to launch with design reviews and CFT.  
• →Responsible for functional, non-functional requirements, development, validation and signoffs.  
• →Domain/working knowledge of SW controls, EE, Electronics, and expertise in development, testing and validation methods of mechatronics systems.  
• →Develop component and system design, functional, EOL specifications, detailed test methods and system level DFMEA, DV, PV for complex mechatronic systems.  
• →Analytical development using model-based design, MBSE/MBD simulation toolsets, MIL/SIL/HIL   
• →Be a champion of 1st principles design methodology and use extensive problem-solving methods for debugging, issue resolution.  
• →Develop and maintain Best Practices: Design Standards, Test Procedures, Technical Specifications, etc.  
• →Tool landscape familiar with JIRA, Confluence, Codebeamer, Preevision, CAMEO, Github, JFROG etc. 

• 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.