Sr Manager, Propulsion Function Development and Calibration

At Scout Motors, you don't just design vehicles- you shape the future of the road. Our Engineering team is where bold ideas meet rigorous execution, building machines that are as durable and capable as the people who drive them. You'll work shoulder-to-shoulder with brilliant minds across disciplines, turning complex challenges into elegant, scalable solutions that meet the highest standards of safety, performance, and user experience. This is a place where your fingerprints are found on metal – where what you design gets built, driven, and remembered. If you're hungry to engineer something that matters, Scout Motors is where that ambition finds its highest gear. 

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

Team Leadership & Development 

• →Lead, mentor, and grow a team of BEV function development and calibration engineers responsible for propulsion control, motion control, drivability, and related vehicle dynamics functions 
• →Hire, onboard, and develop new team members to support program execution and organizational growth 
• →Foster a culture of technical excellence, ownership, accountability, and disciplined execution 
• →Ensure effective workload planning, resource allocation, coaching, and professional development 

BEV Function Development & Calibration Execution 

• →Lead BEV function development from concept through series production, including:  
• →Definition of functional and system requirements, boundary conditions, and interfaces 
• →Development of control strategies for torque delivery, regenerative braking, pedal mapping, drivability, and fault handling 
• →Oversee BEV calibration activities across inverter and drive system domains, including torque coordination, efficiency optimization, thermal robustness, diagnostics behavior, and customer‑perceived drivability 
• →Guide teams through test case development, validation planning, and execution across SiL, HiL, testbench, and vehicle testing environments 
• →Ensure function and calibration maturity meets performance, quality, safety, and robustness targets 

Systems Integration & Cross‑Functional Collaboration 

• →Ensure seamless integration of BEV propulsion and motion control functions with chassis, vehicle dynamics, braking, thermal systems, E/E architecture, and validation teams 
• →Collaborate closely with systems engineering to ensure alignment with vehicle‑level requirements and architectures 
• →Drive issue resolution, technical trade‑off decisions, and risk mitigation to maintain timing, quality, and performance targets 

Supplier & Program Management 

• →Work closely with suppliers to align on software functionality, calibration content, technical feasibility, and release readiness 
• →Track development progress, manage risks, and support readiness for prototype, pre‑series, and production builds 
• →Ensure supplier deliverables meet Scout development, quality, and manufacturing standards 

Strategic Planning & Program Execution 

• →Contribute to BEV function and calibration roadmaps, maturity plans, and continuous improvement initiatives 
• →Own development plans, technical milestones, and release readiness for assigned BEV domains 
• →Support technical design reviews, program governance, and cross‑functional decision forums 

• To be considered for career opportunities at Scout Motors, applicants must be 18 years of age or older. 
• Residing in San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 
• Residing in Los Angeles: Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. 
• Residing in New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.

Scout Motors is committed to employing a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected by law. Scout Motors is committed to compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact ScoutAccommodations@scoutmotors.com.