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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Engineer, SteeringSystem E/E - **Company:** Scout Motors - **Location:** Novi, MI, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $135,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Software Debugging, Embedded Software, Firmware, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Requirements Management, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Integration, Data Logging - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/engineer-steeringsystem-e-e-and-sw-scout-motors-8032702 ## About the Role 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: * Educational Background: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Technology, or Engineering Technology. * Experience: 4+ years of experience in steering system development, with a focus on E/E systems, embedded software, or controls, within an OEM or Tier-1 environment. Experience with EPS systems and full vehicle integration is preferred. * Technical Skills: Strong understanding of steering system architecture, E/E integration, and embedded software development. Experience with requirements management, system integration, DVP&R, diagnostics (DTCs), and data analysis tools. Familiarity with HIL/SIL testing, vehicle calibration, and software validation processes. * Project Management: Proven ability to manage system-level development activities, including ownership of requirements, timing, quality, and deliverables aligned with vehicle program milestones. * Motivation and Innovation: Highly motivated engineer with a passion for advanced vehicle systems and electrification, capable of developing innovative solutions and driving technical excellence. * Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across software, hardware, and vehicle integration teams, as well as external suppliers. * Cross-Functional Excellence: Proven success working across E/E, software, vehicle dynamics, validation, manufacturing, and quality organizations within an OEM environment. * Proactive Approach: Demonstrates a proactive, results-driven mindset, taking ownership of system issues, driving resolution, and continuously improving system performance and robustness. ## Description Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following: * Design and Development: Engineer steering systems, including Electric Power Steering (EPS) focused on E/E architecture and embedded software. Lead the development and integration of hardware and software functions, including control strategies, DTC, signal interfaces, and system behavior. * E/E and Software Integration: Define and manage system requirements for steering E/E architecture and software functionality. Collaborate with software, controls, and vehicle integration teams to ensure robust implementation of steering features and compliance with system requirements. * Validation and Testing: Define and execute system-level validation plans, including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), software-in-the-loop (SIL), and vehicle-level testing. * Diagnostics and Calibration: Define Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), logging strategies, and event detection requirements. Support system calibration, data analysis, and debugging activities to ensure high-quality system performance and issue resolution. * Functional Safety (FuSa): Support the definition and execution of functional safety requirements, including safety concepts, hazard analysis, and verification/validation activities. Collaborate with safety and software teams to ensure compliance with applicable standards. * Firmware and Software Lifecycle: Support firmware/software release activities, including integration, validation, and over-the-air (OTA) update readiness. Ensure alignment with program milestones and change management processes. * Supplier Coordination: Interface with suppliers to ensure alignment on system requirements, software deliverables, diagnostics, and validation plans. Drive resolution of technical issues. * Technical Excellence: Uphold engineering excellence by driving robust system design, introducing innovative solutions, and serving as a key technical contributor across cross-functional teams. * Engineering Improvements: Critically review system performance, software behavior, and diagnostic strategies, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and enhanced robustness. 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. ## Related Videos - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [Crypto-secure Data Management with In-Database Blockchain](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/632-crypto-secure-data-management-with-in-database-blockchain) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Agile work at CARIAD – Creating a customer web application for controlling the vehicle ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/200-agile-work-at-cariad-creating-a-customer-web-application-for-controlling-the-vehicle) - [Developers Communities in San Francisco - WeAreDevelopers LIVE from Corgi Cafe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2144-developers-communities-in-san-francisco-wearedevelopers-live-from-corgi-cafe) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer)