Electrical Architect, Body Systems Lead

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.

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.

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors corporate headquarters in Charlotte, NC or 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

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field, with 12–15 years of relevant experience; equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Extensive automotive systems or mechatronics product experience, including Body Systems and cross-domain vehicle integration.
• Strong first-principles engineering capability with demonstrated ability to evaluate significant and unique technical issues and drive results.
• Recognized subject matter expertise in systems engineering, multi-domain physics, and complex system design involving electrical and software integration.
• Familiarity with SW for embedded systems, EE systems such as wiring and power distribution units.
• Familiarity with CAN, Automotive Ethernet, LIN, LVDS communication protocols and Vehicle Network tools, such as CANalyzer, CANoe, etc.
• Expertise in complex problem solving and data analysis, with demonstrated ability to influence diverse stakeholders, make sound independent technical judgments, and drive results across extended teams.

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:

Pay Transparency

This is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.

Initial base salary range = $160,000.00 - $192,500.00

Internal leveling code: IC7

Notice to applicants:

• 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.