Sr Specialist, VSEE Set Leader & Issue Manager

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!

At Scout Motors , we set out to introduce the most captivating, electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility. We plan to lead in this new era of electric vehicles by returning to the fundamentals of great design – where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience. Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we’re providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you. We are currently seeking a Systems/Software Issue Manager to join our R&D Center Engineering team. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his or her work with determination. You will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a fast -paced environment .

What you’ll do

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

Responsible for leading t he triage of vehicle Electrical hardware/software defect reports (bugs) from multiple sources (including internal and exterior customer-facing) and for driving them to the appropriate teams for solution/closure

Help develop and execute the defect management process , including leading/lagging measurable metrics

Ensure that the information provided in defects is complete, up-to-date, and follows the defect management process

Collect the requirements on defect management tools and facilitate their development and extension by the internal and external service providers

Actively monitor incoming defects and rate the severity of the defects Identify and provide metrics/statistics to measure the arrivals and resolution of defects

Lead first-level triage with Engineers from ESPs/Suppliers and Scout Motors to help identify clear software issue module owner(s)

Act as the lead for those system challenges that cross domains without a clear single defect owner

Work with internal and external development team to ensure that defects have clear ownership and that the next steps are clearly defined

Participate in the Program quality gates meetings for Software issues

Lead Engineers from ESPs/Suppliers and Scout development teams to build a roadmap for software issues resolution

Develop bug trend reports on a per-component and per-release basis

Provide visibility into the latest ticket s tatus and highlight items that appear to have stalled

Develop weekly software issues status reports and trend reports

Identify and implement process and tool improvements to improve software issue resolution times

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:

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Technology, IT Systems, or Engineering Technology from an accredited college or university; preferably Electrical, Controls, or Automotive Engineering

8+ years of professional experience in Software Development

Motivation to work at the cutting edge of electric and range extended vehicle development, with a hands ‑ on mindset and problem ‑ solving attitude

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including ownership, analytical thinking, teamwork, and the ability to thrive in collaborative, cross ‑ functional environments

Proven ability to work effectively in a global and cross ‑ functional development organization

Experienced with defect management and working with cross-functional teams in a firmware environment

Experience with software development lifecycle and methodologies, such as Agile

Experience with software issue and configuration management tools, such as Jira, GIT, IBM rational, etc.

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

Willingness and authority to drive problems to a solution

Experience with project management tools

Experience in working in complex cross functional organizations

Must have the ability to operate under intense time pressure

Ability to build a strong relationship with internal customers, influencing and persuading where appropriate and resolving any conflicts

Ability to explain the lifecycle processes and articulate knowledge of Software issue Management to a wide audience

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, voti