Scout Motors
Lead Engineer, Zonal ECU Design Responsible Engineer
$160K–$192K
Novi, Michigan, United States · Full-time · Posted Oct 16, 2026
- Experience
- 12+ years of progressive experience in ECU hardware development and release, including leadership of critical ECU programs from concept through production launch.
- Education
- Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, combined electrical/mechanical engineering, or a relevant field.
About the job
Leads zonal ECU hardware design, technical governance, supplier coordination, and release from concept through production launch for Scout vehicles.
What you'll do
- Own zonal ECU design and release strategy; govern hardware requirements, architecture, reviews, and validation.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams and suppliers, resolving technical issues and supporting build events, launch, and lifecycle changes.
- Establish scalable engineering practices and provide technical direction and mentoring.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, combined electrical/mechanical engineering, or a relevant field.
- 12+ years of progressive ECU hardware development and release experience, including leadership of critical ECU programs from concept through production launch.
- Demonstrated experience launching critical ECUs into production and expertise in ECU hardware architecture, PCB design, component selection, analysis, manufacturing, and validation.
- Strong understanding of automotive communication protocols, including CAN, LIN, Ethernet, and FlexRay; experience across automotive product development phases.
Nice to have
- Experience with zonal architecture or centralized vehicle compute systems.
- Deep knowledge of cybersecurity and functional safety requirements; hands-on experience with oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
Pay
$160,000.00 - $192,500.00 USD (base salary)
Tools
CAN, LIN, Ethernet, FlexRay, Six Sigma, DFMEA, ISO 26262, oscilloscopes
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