<div>Here at Scout Motors, we're carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history. A vehicle dating back to 1960. One that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and will do so once again.But Scout is more than just a brand, it’s a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work.The Scout brand is all about respect. Respect for the environment by developing electric vehicles with the capability to get you to any location. Respect for the past and the future by taking an iconic American brand that hasn’t been around for a while, electrifying it, digitizing it, and loading it with American innovation. Respect for communities by creating a company that stands for its people and its customers. And respect for both work and play, with vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site, a job site, or on a Tuesday commute.At Scout Motors, we empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout employee? Someone who is a visionary and a leader, who seeks new paths and shares lessons learned. A knowledgeable doer who collaborates across the company to build better. A go-getter with unrivaled passion.Join us at Scout Motors and be part of shaping the future of transportation. If you're ready to drive change and make history, apply now!</div>What you’ll doBecome part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck &amp; rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:<ul><li>Develop and own side structure/door strategies applicable to side impact crashworthiness  </li><li>Develop and drive risk mitigation strategies utilizing DFEMA principles for Side Impact load cases. </li><li>Document lessons learned and drive continuous improvement for side impact modes </li><li>Develop best-in-class practices for new side impact modes and emerging requirements. </li><li>Benchmark competitive vehicles for performance, design, and content from a Side Impact POV </li><li>Develop design strategies to deliver consumer testing (USNCAP, IIHS) vehicle targets </li><li>Own Side impact performance to targets for structure and occupant. </li><li>Contribute to and collaborate on overall vehicle compliance plan </li><li>Drive closure to all side impact open items </li><li>Cascade side/door component targets to cross functional engineering team </li><li>Drive alignment among cross functional engineering team </li><li>Monitor/track development progress against aligned targets </li><li>Support side impact/door development and full-vehicle testing </li><li>Track CAE prediction vs. Test for continuous improvement opportunities </li><li>Interpret CAE simulation and test data to provide target status assessment and drive countermeasure development  </li><li>Develop and own robustness analysis strategy utilizing CAE simulation resources </li></ul>Location &amp; Travel Expectations:<ul><li>This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Novi, Michigan.</li><li>The responsibilities of this role require three days a week attendance at in-person meetings and events.</li><li>Applicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time.</li></ul>What you’ll bring We expect all Scout employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You’ll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here's what else you'll bring: <ul><li>Education/Certifications: A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related technical field. </li><li>Years of Experience required in type of role: 5-10+ years of experience in developing and integrating Vehicle safety systems, experience in body structures, High Voltage and mechanical areas and relevant automotive assignments. </li><li>Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills  </li><li>Prior experience working with: Legal, IIHS, US-NCAP Testing protocols and requirements  </li><li>Soft skills: Self Starter  <ul><li>Ability to build strong working relationships with individuals at all organizational levels </li><li>Strong understanding of vehicle safety strategies, regulations, and standards.  </li><li>Robust technical skills and expertise in Vehicle Safety, employing a 1st Principles approach to problem-solving.  </li><li>Familiarity with computer-aided engineering (CAE) or direct experience in this field.  </li></ul></li></ul>What you'll gainThe 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:<ul><li>Competitive insurance including:<ul><li>Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans</li></ul></li><li>401(k) program with:<ul><li>An employer match and immediate vesting</li></ul></li><li>Generous Paid Time Off including:<ul><li>20 days planned PTO, as accrued</li><li>40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually</li><li>Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders</li><li>Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave</li></ul></li></ul>Pay TransparencyThis 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 = $110,000.00 - $132,500.00Internal leveling code: IC9Notice to applicants:<ul><li>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. </li><li>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. </li><li>Residing in New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.</li></ul><div>Notice to applicants:<ul><li>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. </li><li>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. </li><li>Residing in New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.</li></ul> Equal OpportunityScout 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.</div>

To be a Scout isn&lsquo;t just to be a part of a company, it&lsquo;s to be a visionary and a leader, someone who seeks new paths and imparts lessons learned to others, leading them forward to new horizons. Here at Scout Motors, we&lsquo;re carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history. A vehicle dating back to 1960, one that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and will do so once again. Together with the help of our community, we&rsquo;re designing, engineering, and building the next generation of all-electric trucks and rugged SUVs for the doers and the ones who can&rsquo;t be held back. For the ones who roll up their sleeves, push forward, endure the elements, and get the job done. No frills, no excuses, no quitting. We are growing every day and are seeking the next generation of Scouts to join our ranks. So, to all the hard workers out there, the ones who are willing to carry on the Scout legacy, reimagine an American icon, create jobs for Americans, and lead the charge into the future of all-electric trucks and rugged SUVs, we&lsquo;re calling on you to join us. Because #TheWorldNeedsScouts.

Engineer, Side Impact/Battery Crash Design/Development

<div>Here at Scout Motors, we're carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history. A vehicle dating back to 1960. One that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and will do so once again.But Scout is more than just a brand, it’s a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work.The Scout brand is all about respect. Respect for the environment by developing electric vehicles with the capability to get you to any location. Respect for the past and the future by taking an iconic American brand that hasn’t been around for a while, electrifying it, digitizing it, and loading it with American innovation. Respect for communities by creating a company that stands for its people and its customers. And respect for both work and play, with vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site, a job site, or on a Tuesday commute.At Scout Motors, we empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout employee? Someone who is a visionary and a leader, who seeks new paths and shares lessons learned. A knowledgeable doer who collaborates across the company to build better. A go-getter with unrivaled passion.Join us at Scout Motors and be part of shaping the future of transportation. If you're ready to drive change and make history, apply now!</div>What you’ll doBecome part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck &amp; rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:<ul><li>Develop and own side structure/door strategies applicable to side impact crashworthiness&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Develop and drive risk mitigation strategies utilizing DFEMA principles for Side Impact load cases.&nbsp;</li><li>Document lessons learned and drive continuous improvement for side impact modes&nbsp;</li><li>Develop best-in-class practices for new side impact modes and emerging requirements.&nbsp;</li><li>Benchmark competitive vehicles for performance, design, and content from a Side Impact POV&nbsp;</li><li>Develop design strategies to deliver consumer testing (USNCAP, IIHS) vehicle targets&nbsp;</li><li>Own Side impact performance to targets for structure and occupant.&nbsp;</li><li>Contribute to and collaborate on overall vehicle compliance plan&nbsp;</li><li>Drive closure to all side impact open items&nbsp;</li><li>Cascade side/door component targets to cross functional engineering team&nbsp;</li><li>Drive alignment among cross functional engineering team&nbsp;</li><li>Monitor/track development progress against aligned targets&nbsp;</li><li>Support side impact/door development and full-vehicle testing&nbsp;</li><li>Track CAE prediction vs. Test for continuous improvement opportunities&nbsp;</li><li>Interpret CAE simulation and test data to provide target status assessment and drive countermeasure development&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Develop and own robustness analysis strategy utilizing CAE simulation resources&nbsp;</li></ul>Location &amp; Travel Expectations:<ul><li>This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Novi, Michigan.</li><li>The responsibilities of this role require three days a week attendance at in-person meetings and events.</li><li>Applicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the company&nbsp;from time to time.</li></ul>What you’ll bring&nbsp;We expect all Scout employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You’ll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here's what else you'll bring:&nbsp;<ul><li>Education/Certifications: A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related technical field.&nbsp;</li><li>Years of Experience required in type of role: 5-10+ years of experience in developing and integrating Vehicle safety systems, experience in body structures, High Voltage and mechanical areas and relevant automotive assignments.&nbsp;</li><li>Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Prior experience working with: Legal, IIHS, US-NCAP Testing protocols and requirements&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Soft skills: Self Starter&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Ability to build strong working relationships with individuals at all organizational levels&nbsp;</li><li>Strong understanding of vehicle safety strategies, regulations, and standards.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Robust technical skills and expertise in Vehicle Safety, employing a 1st Principles approach to problem-solving.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Familiarity with computer-aided engineering (CAE) or direct experience in this field.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul></li></ul>What you'll gainThe benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up.&nbsp; This is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundation.&nbsp; 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:<ul><li>Competitive insurance including:<ul><li>Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans</li></ul></li><li>401(k) program with:<ul><li>An employer match and immediate vesting</li></ul></li><li>Generous Paid Time Off including:<ul><li>20 days planned PTO, as accrued</li><li>40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually</li><li>Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders</li><li>Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave</li></ul></li></ul>Pay TransparencyThis 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 = $110,000.00 - $132,500.00Internal leveling code: IC9Notice to applicants:<ul><li>Residing in&nbsp;San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.&nbsp;</li><li>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.&nbsp;</li><li>Residing in New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.</li></ul><div>Notice to applicants:<ul><li>Residing in&nbsp;San Francisco:&nbsp;Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.&nbsp;</li><li>Residing in&nbsp;Los Angeles:&nbsp;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.&nbsp;</li><li>Residing in&nbsp;New York City:&nbsp;This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.</li></ul>&nbsp;Equal OpportunityScout Motors is committed to employing a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.&nbsp;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,&nbsp;or any&nbsp;other characteristics&nbsp;protected by law.&nbsp;Scout Motors is committed to compliance with all&nbsp;applicable&nbsp;fair&nbsp;employment&nbsp;practice laws.&nbsp;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.</div>

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