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:
- Perform nonlinear structural crash simulations using LS-DYNA to support regulatory and consumer safety requirements, including FMVSS, USNCAP, IIHS, and Euro NCAP.
- Conduct component-, subsystem-, and full-vehicle-level crash analyses to evaluate structural performance, load paths, intrusion, and energy management.
- Develop, maintain, and execute finite element models using industry-standard CAE tools (e.g., ANSA, Primer, HyperMesh).
- Support correlation of CAE results with physical crash and component test data, including post-test analysis and root-cause investigations.
- Identify structural performance gaps and support engineering countermeasure development in collaboration with Body, Vehicle Safety, and Manufacturing teams.
- Execute simulations using high-performance computing (HPC) resources while ensuring model quality, repeatability, and documentation.
- Support vehicle development milestones, design releases, and safety sign-off activities.
- Participate in cross-functional technical reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of crash CAE methods and processes.
- Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers, as appropriate.
NVH & Durability Interface
- Ensure that crash-driven structural countermeasures are reviewed for NVH and durability robustness in collaboration with NVH and Durability engineering teams.
- Support assessment of local stiffness changes, reinforcements, and joints to avoid unintended impacts to noise, vibration, or long-term structural durability.
- Participate in cross-functional discussions to ensure balanced vehicle performance, meeting crash, NVH, and durability requirements without unintended trade-offs
Location & Travel Expectations:
- This role may be based out of the Scout Motors corporate headquarters in Charlotte, NC. This role may be remote to start but will transition to an in-office setting at the headquarters within 3-6 months of start date. This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.
- 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 to test facilities, supplier sites, or manufacturing location
- Travel: Domestic and international travel required, approximately 10% of the time. Valid driver's license required.
What you’ll bring
We expect all Scout employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You’ll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here's what else you'll bring:
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in structural crash CAE within an automotive OEM or Tier-1 supplier environment.
- Hands-on experience with LS-DYNA.
- Proficiency with CAE pre- and post-processing tools such as ANSA, Primer, HyperMesh, or equivalent.
- Working knowledge of global crash regulations and consumer safety protocols.
- Strong technical documentation and communication skills.
- Ability to work legally in the United States without employer sponsorship.
- Minimum of High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required for all roles at Scout Motors, Inc.
- Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required, approximately 10% of the time.
- Valid driver's license required.
Preferred
- Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
- Experience with electrified vehicles (BEV/REEV) and/or frame-based vehicle architectures.
- Exposure to CAE–test correlation, DOE, or robustness studies.
- Familiarity with advanced material or damage models (e.g., GISSMO).
- Experience supporting OEM release and sign-off processes.
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:
- Competitive insurance including:
- Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
- 401(k) program with:
- An employer match and immediate vesting
- Generous Paid Time Off including:
- 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
- 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
- Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
- Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave
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 = $130,000.00 - $160,000.00
Internal leveling code: IC8
