Scout Motors
Engineer, Software Update and Validation
$100K–$145K
Blythewood, South Carolina, United States +1 · Full-time · Posted May 18, 2026
- Location
- Blythewood, South Carolina, United States
Blythewood, SC - Experience
- 4 years’ professional experience in automotive electronics, mechatronics, embedded systems, or related.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in automotive technology, mechatronic systems, electrical or software engineering; an equivalent amount of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
About the job
Designs and maintains tools, test benches, and processes for vehicle software updates, validating update quality and traceability before use in pre-series and test vehicles.
What you'll do
- Build and maintain update interfaces, tools, and test benches; keep them current and calibrated.
- Test software updates, analyze package data, resolve discrepancies, and document update results for traceability.
- Coordinate vehicle parts and configurations, train team members, and implement process improvements and automation.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in automotive technology, mechatronic systems, electrical or software engineering, or equivalent relevant work experience.
- Experience with bench testing, harness fabrication, and vehicle diagnostic tools.
- Proficiency in Python for scripting and tool development.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and wiring diagrams; familiarity with software update protocols and version control.
Nice to have
- Experience with CAN communication, UDS protocols, or similar.
- Knowledge of database systems for inventory tracking and updates.
Pay
$100,000.00 - $145,000.00 USD base salary
Tools
Python, CAN, UDS
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