Design Release Engineer, Secondary Controller and SW Release

The role

You will serve as the primary interface between hardware DREs, function owners, and suppliers. You will coordinate software release activities and lead troubleshooting for hardware-software interface issues across secondary controllers.

What you will do

• Serve as the primary interface between hardware DREs, function owners, and suppliers
• Coordinate software release activities in partnership with calibration and integration teams
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for hardware–software interface issues across secondary controllers
• Ensure software release timing and deliverables align with hardware milestones
• Identify risks, escalate appropriately, and drive cross-functional resolution
• Coordinate with system engineers and suppliers to define controller interfaces and support diagnostic strategies
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity requirements
• Act as the main interface for cross-functional teams and suppliers to ensure CAN messaging is correct and compliant
• Support flashing and validation of software on secondary ECUs

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology
• Proven experience coordinating SW release across multiple controllers and suppliers
• 4+ years of experience managing complex multi-disciplinary engineering projects
• Experience with common project/ program management tools
• Proven ability to work in a cross-functional environment with colleagues from purchasing, manufacturing, etc.
• Strong interpersonal skills including accountability, self-motivation, problem solving, analytical thinking, and succinct communication

Nice to have

• Experience with design release of Powertrain components and systems
• Experience with internal combustion engine controls and calibration
• Familiarity with ASPICE SWE.1–SWE.6 processes
• Experience with CAN communication, network architecture (CAN), ECU sender/receiver coordination, and hands-on use of CANalyzer
• Experience flashing and validating software on automotive ECUs

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 time, 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 focuses on innovation through all-electric and Harvester range extender powertrains.