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Senior Manager, Thermal Systems

Charlotte, NCFull-time$180,000–$180,0002026-10-08 → 2026-10-13
Hybrid · United States

Core

Lead the Thermal Systems organization for an electric pickup truck and rugged SUV, overseeing design, development, release, and validation of battery and HVAC systems.

Role type

Senior Manager, Thermal Systems

Builds

Electric powertrains and thermal management systems for Scout vehicles

Domain

Automotive / Electric Vehicles

Required skills

Thermal systems engineering, Battery systems, HVAC systems, System architecture, Vehicle integration, Engineering management, Risk mitigation, Cross-functional leadership

Preferred skills

VW Group processes, Automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, FlexRay)

Technologies

PLM systems, Simulation tools, HIL, CAN, LIN, FlexRay

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor Design Release Engineers, Own resource planning and staffing strategy, Oversee design and development of thermal systems, Provide direction on system architecture and compliance, Coordinate cross-functional activities with manufacturing and suppliers, Drive validation strategy including vehicle testing

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities (via careerplan.io/jobs/5261097007-senior-manager-thermal-systems-at-scoutmotors)