Principal OBD Requirements Engineer - Generic Scan Tool Lead

What you'll do:
Here 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, is where that ambition finds its highest gear.
Your engineering ingenuity, wonder & magic in defining external diagnostic usability will be instrumental in shaping the perception of as a brand, as well as gaining peer admiration in the automotive industry.
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 definition of

OBD requirements related to generic scan tool access and behavior

for 's software-defined vehicle architecture
Create and maintain requirements for how external generic diagnostic tools interact with vehicle diagnostics, including

readiness status, DTC readout, freeze frame data, monitor information, and service access behavior
Define the expected behavior of the diagnostic system from the perspective of a generic scan tool user, ensuring consistency, transparency, and compliance across vehicle programs
ct as the key interface between diagnostics, systems engineering, after sales, service engineering, software development, and validation teams for all scan-tool-related requirements
Ensure requirements are written in a clear, structured, and testable manner and are traceable from concept through implementation, validation, and release
lign scan tool requirements with the new software architecture, including service-oriented communication paths, diagnostic gateways, central computer concepts, and domain responsibilities
Support the definition of diagnostic data accessibility, naming conventions, response behavior, and robustness expectations for external service tools
Work with test and validation teams to define acceptance criteria and test cases for scan tool compatibility, usability, and standardized diagnostic access
Review software implementation concepts and diagnostic interface definitions to ensure external tool compatibility is maintained throughout development
Support issue resolution by analyzing diagnostic traces, service logs, and tester interactions during prototype and serial development
Partner with concept and architecture teams to build a future-proof and scalable diagnostic strategy for service and aftermarket interfaces
Be involved in other related tasks / activities as required
Location & Travel Expectations :

This role will be based out of the location in

Novi, Michigan.
This role requires 4-5 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events.
pplicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with 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 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, diagnostic services, or requirements engineering, with strong knowledge of

generic scan tool behavior and legislated OBD access
Experience authoring and managing

OBD requirements

for external diagnostic tool compatibility, including support for generic scan tools, service tool access, and standardized diagnostic communication
Strong understanding of legislated and customer-relevant diagnostic behaviors related to

DTC visibility, monitor status, freeze frame access, readiness information, and serviceability
Experience defining requirements in a modern

software-defined vehicle architecture , including clear ownership boundaries between platform software, domain software, and diagnostic managers
Familiarity with

UDS, OBD service mapping, standardized scan tool interactions, and external tester compatibility
Hands-on experience with requirements engineering tools such as

Jama, DOORS, Polarion , and with validation / trace tools such as

CANoe, CANalyzer, INCA, or similar
Experience collaborating with software, systems, diagnostics, validation, aftersales, and service engineering teams to create scalable and user-oriented diagnostic requirements
bility to structure and write clear, testable, and traceable requirements for both internal development teams and external interface users
Strong interpersonal skills including ownership, self-motivation, communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a truly cross-functional and global environment
Motivated engineer wanting to help define next-generation diagnostic interaction concepts for modern electric vehicles.