OBD Requirements Testing Sr Specialist

The role

You will own the definition and maintenance of testable OBD requirements and develop test concepts for diagnostic behaviors. You will work across disciplines to ensure full traceability from requirements to validation activities.

What you will do

• Own the definition and maintenance of testable OBD requirements
• Translate OBD system requirements into validation criteria and test specifications
• Develop and govern test concepts for OBD monitors and diagnostic behavior
• Ensure full traceability from requirements to validation activities
• Partner with HIL engineers, validation teams, and compliance stakeholders
• Lead development of HIL, SIL, MIL, and vehicle-level OBD test scenarios
• Review diagnostic implementations against requirements
• Analyze test results, diagnostic traces, and logs for root cause analysis
• Support compliance readiness and certification activities
• Coordinate validation activities across prototype, pre-production, and serial development phases

Required qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering, Technology, IT Systems, Computer Science, Mechatronics, Controls, or Engineering Technology
• 8+ years of experience in automotive diagnostics, validation, systems engineering, or requirements engineering
• Experience defining testable OBD requirements and translating regulatory concepts into validation strategies
• Deep understanding of OBDII regulations, diagnostic monitor execution, DTC behavior, and readiness states
• Experience converting regulatory and system requirements into validation plans and test cases
• Hands-on experience with HIL, SIL, MIL, and vehicle-level validation
• Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink, ETAS INCA, CANoe/CANalyzer, and CANape
• Understanding of UDS diagnostics, freeze frame handling, and diagnostic communication over CAN and Ethernet
• Experience with requirements and traceability tools such as Jama, DOORS, or Polarion
• Ability to interpret measurement data, logs, and diagnostic traces
• Ability to read and understand Simulink models, control logic, and system architectures

Nice to have

• Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or Systems Engineering

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with employer match and immediate vesting
• 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
• 40 hours of unplanned PTO
• 14 company or floating holidays, annually
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Paid leave for bereavement, jury duty, voting, or military leave

Before you apply

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older
• This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City

About the company

Scout Motors is an iconic American brand electrifying and digitizing rugged SUVs and trucks. The company empowers inclusive and entrepreneurial teams to innovate in the electric pick-up truck and rugged SUV marketplace.