Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Scout Motors is a company focused on revolutionizing the electric pick-up truck and rugged SUV market. The Engineer for Chassis Wheel Guidance will be a key contributor in designing and developing suspension components, ensuring high performance for Scout's all-electric vehicles.
Responsibilities
- Key contributor for suspension structural components, enabling market defining system performance
- Apply chassis system knowledge of metal formed products (Castings, weldments and forgings) to create high performance robust solutions for a world class off road vehicle
- Individually contribute in the design and development of the chassis and drive system integration for Scout all-electric pick-up trucks and rugged SUVs
- Be a part of the vision of engineering excellence & source of knowledge
- Critically review of available technical systems and propose an engineering improvement of chassis components and functions
- Design & create with collaboration, a drive system packaging and a testing strategy that allows other teams to contribute and implement their necessities
- Partner with other concept & systems architect teams to come up with solution to engineering & functional challenges
- Coordinate the prototype and serial development stage in terms of part availability, test planning and part releases
- Be involved other related tasks / activities as required
Skills
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Engineering, Technology, or Engineering Technology
- 4+ years of experience in chassis concept engineering or serial production development, specifically with focus of platforms/variants, module selection and modification, in the chassis environment is desired
- Experience in CAD tools, packaging of chassis components and experience in part design (incl. requirements management, system integration, manufacturing and assembly processes)
- Advanced project steering and coordination skills to practice independent project management for a defined chassis part scope
- Motivated engineer wanting to work at the cutting edge of electric vehicle technical design, create new ideas and solutions, enjoy hands-on testing
- Strong interpersonal skills including ownership, self-motivated, problem solving, analytical, team player, innovative, creative, communication skills and ability to develop & mutually thrive in working relationships
- Proven ability to work in a cross-functional environment
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
- 401(k) program with: An employer match and immediate vesting
- 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
Company Overview
Scout is more than just a brand, it’s a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work. It was founded in 2022, and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.scoutmotors.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
Scout Motors Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2026, 8 in 2025, 9 in 2024. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.