Scout Motors

Scout Motors

Vice President, Verification & Validation

United States · Exec

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 12 hours ago
CI/CDMachine LearningData AnalysisProduct ManagementSystems EngineeringMechanical DesignElectrical EngineeringTest AutomationManual TestingLeadershipCollaboration

About the role

  • 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.
  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • As Vice President, Verification & Validation, you will lead the transformation from document-centric V&V to an AI-enabled, model-based continuous validation ecosystem leveraging digital twins, fleet data, and an end-to-end digital thread.
  • You will define and drive the enterprise strategy for verification and validation across vehicle systems, ensuring safety, compliance, robustness, and speed of execution across the full product lifecycle.
  • Develop and execute a forward-looking verification and validation strategy that drives the shift from document-centric processes to AI-enabled, model-based continuous validation.
  • Build and lead a high-performing V&V organization across systems, software, hardware, and vehicle integration, fostering innovation, technical excellence, and operational rigor in support of software-defined vehicle (SDV) development.
  • Partner closely with systems engineering, software, hardware, product, manufacturing, and quality teams to define validation requirements and ensure end-to-end requirements traceability through a robust digital thread across the development lifecycle.
  • Ensure compliance with automotive safety, cybersecurity, and quality standards, including ISO 26262 and SOTIF, and lead safety case development to support validation readiness, release decisions, and risk management.
  • Lead strategic investments in tools, methods, and digital infrastructure that support scalable validation platforms, cloud-based simulation, and enterprise-wide validation analytics.
  • Manage resources, budgets, and development timelines to ensure efficient execution and timely delivery of validation milestones.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • Domestic and international travel required.
  • Valid driver's license required.
  • Passport required
  • Master's degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 15+ years of experience in automotive engineering, including senior leadership responsibility in verification and validation of complex vehicle systems, software-defined vehicles, and/or electric vehicles.
  • Proven track record of transforming validation organizations, processes, and toolchains toward model-based, software-centric, AI-enabled, and data-driven approaches.
  • Deep expertise in MBSE, SysML v2, digital thread, digital twin, continuous validation, virtual verification, simulation environments, and test automation
  • Travel: Domestic and international travel required.

Benefits

  • Drive adoption of MBSE, SysML v2, digital thread practices, requirements traceability (e2e), test automation, scenario-based validation, and AI-assisted test generation to improve validation coverage, speed, and quality.
  • Leverage connected vehicle and field performance data to enable closed-loop validation, AI-based coverage analysis, machine learning for defect prediction, and data-driven prioritization of validation activities.
  • You'll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
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