Lead Engineer, Drive​/Energy​/ADAS Functional Safety FuSa and SOTIF

Here at Scout Motors, we're carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history. A vehicle dating back to 1960. One that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and trucks and will do so once again.

But Scout is more than just a brand, it's a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work.

The Scout brand is all about respect. Respect for the past and the future by taking an iconic American brand that hasn't been around for a while, electrifying it, digitizing it, and loading it with American innovation. Respect for communities by creating a company that stands for its people and its customers. Respect for both work and play, with vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site, a job site, or on a Tuesday commute.

And respect for our customers by developing two powertrains that meet their requirements - an all-electric powertrain as well as the Harvester range extender powertrain which includes a built-in gas-powered generator with an estimated 500 miles of combined range.

At Scout Motors, we empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout employee? Someone who is a visionary and a leader, who seeks new paths and shares lessons learned. A knowledgeable doer who collaborates across the company to build better. A go-getter with unrivaled passion.

Join us at Scout Motors and be part of shaping the future of transportation. If you're ready to drive change and make history, apply now!

What you'll do

The Functional Safety (FuSa) and Safety of the Intended Functionality (SOTIF) Lead is responsible for defining, developing, and governing safety strategies across Drive, Energy, ADAS, and automated driving systems. This role serves as a technical authority, ensuring the delivery of robust, compliant, and scalable safety solutions aligned with industry standards and organizational objectives.

The successful candidate will lead end-to-end safety case development, translate high-level safety objectives into structured engineering requirements, and drive cross-functional alignment across complex systems.

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

* Partner with Functional Safety teams to align Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA), Safety Goals, and SOTIF strategies across Drive, Energy, ADAS, and automated driving features.  

* Lead the development, documentation, and maintenance of Technical Safety Concepts and Technical Safety Requirements, ensuring appropriate allocation across system components, including sensors, ECUs, software, actuators, networks, and operational assets.  

* Integrate SOTIF considerations into the safety case, addressing performance limitations, triggering conditions, foreseeable misuse, and edge-case scenarios, particularly AI/ML and perception-based systems.  

* Define and own the end-to-end safety case framework for ADAS and autonomous driving systems, including structure, claims, argumentation, and supporting evidence.

* Translate high-level safety objectives into structured safety arguments (e.g., GSN), including clear claims, sub-claims, and traceable evidence.  

* Act as the subject matter expert for safety case topics in design reviews, program milestones, release gates, and change control processes.

* Contribute to the development of a scalable Safety Management System (SMS), including governance frameworks, metrics, and review mechanisms.  

Location & Travel Expectations:

* This role may 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

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 Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields.  

* 12-15 years of experience in functional safety, system safety, or safety assurance within automotive, ADAS, autonomous systems, robotics, or other safety-critical domains.  

* Proven experience completing at least one full safety lifecycle from concept through production launch (SOP) for complex systems.  

* Demonstrated expertise in developing and maintaining structured safety cases, including claims, arguments, and evidence.

* Strong working knowledge of ISO 26262, ISO 21448 (SOTIF), and UL 4600 standards.  

* Hands-on experience with safety analysis…