Analyst, Vehicle System Validation Engineer

Scout Motors · Blythewood, South Carolina, United States

  • Junior
  • Full-time
  • $80,000 – $105,000
  • Posted 2026-09-21
  • Confirmed live on 25 September 2026

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Job description

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 trucks 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 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. 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. And respect for our customers by developing two powertrains that meet their requirements — an all-electric powertrain as well as the Harvester™ range extender powertrain which includes a built-in gas-powered generator with an estimated 500 miles of combined range.

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!

What you’ll do

This position is in the Pilot Hall organization, which facilitates collaboration between R&D and Production. Support the identification, analysis, root-cause review, and resolution of issues during the vehicle commissioning process within a production environment. You will work hands-on with ECUs and diagnostic systems and collaborate cross-functionally to support practical, sustainable solutions. This role combines technical knowledge, diagnostic troubleshooting, and systems understanding with a proactive and analytical mindset. You’ll contribute directly to the future of the Software Defined Vehicle (SDV).

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

• Ensure proper implementation/documentation in testing of software, functions, and diagnostics, and guided fault finding on the shop floor.

• Participate in the software qualification process throughout the product development phase.

• Support the resolution of product problems and countermeasures through pre-series and series production by analyzing issues, documenting findings, and coordinating with cross-functional partners to help stabilize software quality.

• Analyze commissioning, functional, and diagnostic errors; recommend immediate measures to address them; and support monitoring of their effectiveness.

• Support coaching and qualification sessions for production employees by providing analysis, documentation, and technical input related to system architecture, function, and diagnostics.

• Support with reporting, evaluations, and key figures, emphasizing error evaluations from databases.

• Assist in developing and implementing methods and systems that support software, function, and diagnostics maturity and quality, including assurance processes and protocols.

• Collaborate in cross-functional teams to identify immediate and long-term measures for improving quality and efficiency across the organization.

• Document and interpret analysis results, summarize findings within a broader context, and identify actionable insights to support process and system improvements.

• Support tracking defects to oversee their resolution and identify trends or recurring issues requiring systematic address.

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Blythewood, South Carolina

• 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:

• Minimum of 2 years professional experience with expertise in automotive manufacturing engineering, production planning or project management.

• Bachelor’s degree in automotive technology, mechanical, electrical, software engineering or related field. An equivalent amount of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Strong understanding of vehicle engineeri

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