The posting, in Scout Motors's own words
archived Oct 28, 2026Here 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!
Overview
Electrical Architect, Body Systems Lead is responsible for defining and managing the electrical and electronic architecture for Body Systems and for leading integration across related vehicle functions. This role bridges systems engineering, software development, electrical hardware, and cross-functional coordination to ensure functional integration and compliance with vehicle-level requirements. As the lead architect for the assigned Body Systems scope, this position addresses significant and unique technical issues, exercises independent judgment, and drives architecture decisions that may impact the broader function.
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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: Body Systems Architecture Execution Define the advanced electrical architecture for Body Systems applications and develop the associated vehicle architecture data process. Evaluate complex interdependencies and technical tradeoffs across functional, logical, and physical architectures; identify inconsistencies; and devise solutions where precedent or complete information may not exist. Lead architecture alignment with Main System architects and related domains, and ensure consistency with vehicle-level requirements. Coordinate across groups, convey advanced technical information, and persuade diverse stakeholders to reach architecture decisions. Body Systems Functions and Integration Leadership Own system architecture and integration for assigned Body Systems functions from concept through production and post-launch support. Provide technical direction across relevant electrical, software, mechanical, controls, and validation interfaces; arbitrate cross-domain technical issues; and guide teams toward solutions that support overall vehicle and functional objectives. Act as a recognized subject matter expert for the assigned Body Systems architecture scope. Project Timeline for Body Systems Development Lead the architecture, integration, and validation readiness of assigned Body Systems functions in accordance with program timing. Drive functional deliverables to agreed milestones, including prototype builds, design verification (VFF), product validation (PVS), and vehicle launch gates. Evaluate risks and intangibles that may affect functional or program success, establish technical recovery direction when needed, and ensure required software, hardware, interface, and test deliverables are decision-ready at each milestone. Roles and Responsibilities Own end-to-end electrical and electronic architecture for assigned Body Systems scope and ensure alignment to vehicle-level architecture and program objectives. Lead development of functional, logical, and physical EE architecture with system engineers and domain experts, including resolution of significant and unique cross-domain issues. Define system-level requirements spanning EE, software, and mechanical interfaces and lead architecture design and integration at system and component levels. Serve as the technical liaison among hardware, applications, Body Systems teams, and core cross-functional teams. Lead end-to-end delivery and architecture readiness of key Body Systems functions against program milestones; exercise independent judgment in resolving ambiguous issues and technical tradeoffs. Coordinate across engineering and business groups throughout the system V-development lifecycle from concept through launch, leading technical alignment in design reviews and cross-functional forums and persuading diverse stakeholders when tradeoffs are required. Own functional and non-functional architecture requirements, development alignment, validation readiness, and technical architecture decisions for assigned Body Systems scope. Apply broad expertise in software controls, electrical/electronic systems, and mechatronics development, testing, and validation methods to guide cross-domain solutions. Lead development of component and system design inputs, functional and EOL specifications, detailed test methods, and system-level DFMEA, DV, and PV deliverables for complex mechatronic systems; guide application of established principles and development of new technical approaches when needed. Analytical development using model-based design, MBSE/MBD simulation toolsets, MIL/SIL/HIL Tool landscape familiar with JIRA, Confluence, Codebeamer, Preevision, CAMEO, Github, JFROG etc.