Infotainment and Audio Engineer

What you’ll do

Become Part Of An Iconic Brand That Is Set To Revolutionize The All-electric Pick-up Truck & Rugged SUV Marketplace By Achieving The Following

• Design and development of audio systems for electric vehicles, including sound processing, speaker placement, and acoustic optimization.
• Work collaboratively with the Industrial Design, Electrical Engineering, and User Experience teams to integrate audio components seamlessly into vehicle interiors.
• Develop and implement advanced audio algorithms and signal processing techniques to enhance sound quality and noise cancellation in the EV cabin.
• Conduct thorough testing, evaluation, and tuning of audio systems to meet industry standards and deliver superior acoustic performance.
• Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies in automotive audio to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge.
• Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturers to ensure successful production and integration of audio components.
  
  

Location & Travel Expectations: The responsibilities of this role require attendance at in-person meetings and events regularly. This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Novi, MI. 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 Scouts 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

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Acoustics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in audio engineering, with a proven track record of developing high-quality audio systems for automotive or consumer electronics applications.
• Profound knowledge of audio signal processing, acoustic principles, and psychoacoustics.
• Proficiency in using industry-standard audio analysis tools and software (e.g., MATLAB, Audacity, SoundForge).
• Experience with designing audio systems for electric vehicles is a strong plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot and optimize audio systems effectively.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate across departments and explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Familiarity with EV technology trends and a passion for sustainable transportation solutions.
  
  

What you'll gain

Benefits

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
• Corporate Vehicle Program with:
• Eligibility to lease up to 2 vehicles at competitive rates
  

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-$145,000

Internal leveling code: IC9

Notice To Applicants

• 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.