About this opportunity
Central Business Solutions, Inc lists this OBD Lead Engineer – OBD on UDS - OBD-8, Novi, Michigan, Full Time, (MK) opportunity in novi, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
OBD Lead Engineer - OBD on UDS - OBD-8, Novi, Michigan, Full Time, (MK)
What you’ll do
you don't just design vehicles- you shape the future of the road. Our Engineering team is where bold ideas meet rigorous execution, building machines that are as durable and capable as the people who drive them. You'll work shoulder-to-shoulder with brilliant minds across disciplines, turning complex challenges into elegant, scalable solutions that meet the highest standards of safety, performance, and user experience. This is a place where your fingerprints are found on metal - where what you design gets built, driven, and remembered. If you're hungry to engineer something that matters, Scout Motors is where that ambition finds its highest gear.
Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:
Lead the end-to-end definition ofOBD implementation on UDS for XYZ s new software-defined vehicle architecture
Own the diagnostic communication concept for OBD-relevant functions, includingservice definitions, DID strategies, DTC access, routine behaviors, session concepts, security interaction, and tester workflows
Define scalable and robust requirements for how OBD-related data and services are exposed through UDS across domains, controllers, and diagnostic gateways
Act as the technical lead for UDS-based OBD architecture, ensuring alignment between systems engineering, software development, diagnostics, validation, cybersecurity, and aftersales teams
Establish a coherent strategy for diagnostic communication behavior in prototype, development, production, and service environments
Review and approve diagnostic concepts, interface specifications, and implementation proposals to ensure consistency, compliance, maintainability, and serviceability
Drive requirements traceability from architectural intent through software implementation, validation evidence, and release approval
Support issue resolution by reviewing traces, service logs, communication behavior, and test evidence to identify root causes and define corrective actions
Guide development teams on best practices for diagnostic communication design, integration, and robustness in an SDV environment
Partner with platform and architecture teams to ensure the UDS strategy supports future scalability, OTA updates, centralized compute evolution, and long-term service needs
Coordinate and contribute into prototype and serial development stages in terms of software availability, test planning, data review, diagnostic behavior alignment, and technical reporting
Be involved in other related tasks / activities as require
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 XYZ 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:
Relevant degree such as a bachelor's or master's degree in Engineering, Technology, IT Systems, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or Engineering Technology from an accredited college or university, preferably in electrical engineering, automotive engineering, or computer engineering
12+ years of experience in automotive diagnostics, embedded systems, software integration, or systems engineering, with deep expertise inUDS-based diagnostics and OBD implementation
Strong experience defining and leadingdiagnostic communication concepts over UDS , including service behavior, data identifiers, routine control, session handling, security access, fault memory handling, and tester interactions
Experience creating and governingOBD requirements on top of UDS-based software architecture , particularly in modern software-defined vehicle environments
Strong understanding of diagnostic communication across CAN and Ethernet, diagnostic gateways, centralized compute concepts, and service-oriented vehicle architectures
Proven track record leading cross-functional alignment between software, systems, validation, service, cybersecurity, and architecture teams
Hands-on experience with automotive diagnostic tools such asCANoe, CANalyzer, CANape, ETAS INCA , and with requirements tools such asJama, DOORS, or Polarion
Familiarity with DTC concepts, freeze frame strategies, routine execution, service tool compatibility, and diagnostic trace analysis
Ability to interpret software architecture documents, network/interface definitions, Simulink logic, and embedded software specifications
Strong leadership, ownership, analytical thinking, communication, and decision-making skills, with proven ability to drive technical clarity and execution in a complex development environment
Motivated engineer wanting to define and lead the diagnostic communication backbone for a new generation of electric vehicles
What you'll gain
The benefits of joining xyz 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, XYZ 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
Industry:Automotive
Job Category:Engineering - Electrical
Security Clearance Required:No
Visa Candidate Considered:No
Compensation
Base Salary -USD $160,000 to $192,500
Full-time
Benefits -Full
Relocation Assistance Available -Possible for ideal candidate
Commission Compensation -No
Bonus Eligible -No
Overtime Eligible -No
Interview Travel Reimbursed -No
Candidate Details
10+ to 15 years experience
Seniority Level -Mid-Senior
Management Experience Required -No
Minimum Education -Bachelor's Degree
Willingness to Travel -Occasionally
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Worksite address
novi, MI, 48377, US
Who can apply
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