Specialist, OBD Requirements Engineer IUMPR - OBD-4

Your engineering ingenuity, wonder & magic in defining and validating OBD test concepts will be instrumental in shaping the perception of Scout as a brand, as well as gaining peer admiration in the automotive industry

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

• Define and maintain testable OBD requirements aligned with regulatory needs and system-level diagnostic concepts for Scout’s software-defined vehicle architecture 


• Translate OBD system requirements into clear validation criteria, test cases, and acceptance conditions, ensuring completeness and consistency 


• Develop and structure test specifications for OBD monitors, readiness behavior, MIL activation, DTC setting/clearing logic, and fault handling 


• Ensure full traceability from OBD requirements to verification activities, including linking to test cases, execution results, and release evidence 


• Collaborate closely with HIL engineers, validation teams, calibration engineers, and software developers to align on test coverage and execution strategies 


• Support the development and automation of HIL, SIL, and vehicle-level test scenarios, including fault injection, edge cases, and regulatory drive cycles 


• Review and validate diagnostic implementations against defined requirements, ensuring correct monitor execution and expected system behavior under all operating conditions 


• Analyze test results, diagnostic traces, and measurement data to identify gaps, inconsistencies, or non-compliances, and drive structured issue resolution 


• Ensure that OBD validation covers nominal operation, edge conditions, degraded modes, and recovery behavior 


• Support regulatory readiness by contributing to validation reports, compliance documentation, and readiness assessments 


• Coordinate activities throughout prototype and serial development, including test planning, execution tracking, and reporting 


• Work with systems and architecture teams to ensure OBD requirements are designed for testability and scalable validation within the SDV framework 


• Continuously improve test methods, validation strategies, and requirement quality to enhance efficiency and robustness 


• Be involved in other related tasks / activities as required 

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Novi, Michigan. 


• This role requires 4-5 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events. 


• 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.

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: 

• Relevant degree such as a bachelors or masters degree in Engineering, Technology, IT Systems, Computer Science, Mechatronics, Controls, or Engineering Technology from an accredited college or university, preferably in electrical engineering, automotive engineering, or systems engineering  


• 5+ years of experience in automotive diagnostics, validation, or requirements engineering, with strong focus on testing and verification of OBD systems  


• Proven experience defining testable OBD requirements, including monitor conditions, fault detection logic, readiness behavior, and diagnostic verification criteria  


• Strong understanding of OBDII regulations, diagnostic monitor execution, DTC behavior, readiness states, and emission-related validation expectations  


• Experience translating system and regulatory requirements into clear validation and test specifications for MIL, readiness, and diagnostic completeness  


• Hands-on experience with validation environments such as HIL, SIL, MIL, and vehicle testing, including test case development and automation  


• Proficiency with tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, ETAS INCA, CANoe/CANalyzer, CANape, and data analysis tools  


• Familiarity with UDS diagnostics, DTC handling, freeze frames, and diagnostic communication over CAN/Ethernet  


• Experience with requirements and traceability tools such as Jama, DOORS, or Polarion, including linking requirements to test cases and validation results  


• Strong analytical and debugging skills with the ability to interpret measurement data, logs (MDF/BLF), and diagnostic traces  


• Ability to read and understand Simulink models, control logic, and diagnostic specifications  


• Strong interpersonal skills including ownership, structured problem solving, communication, and ability to work in a cross-functional and global environment  


• Motivated engineer wanting to ensure robustness and compliance of next-generation diagnostic systems through rigorous testing 

What you'll gain

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