Intern, Engineering (R&D, Vehicle Architecture / Advanced Concepts)

Summary: Scout Motors is dedicated to reviving an iconic American vehicle brand known for its rugged SUVs and trucks. The internship role offers hands-on experience in vehicle architecture and platform engineering, allowing interns to contribute to innovative projects and gain exposure to emerging vehicle technologies. Responsibilities: - Support vehicle architecture and platform engineering for future vehicle programs - Evaluate and benchmark new and emerging vehicle technologies at the total-vehicle level - Contribute to rapid concept development and prototyping, including CAD layouts and packaging studies - Assist with occupant packaging, ergonomics, and HMI layout, balancing customer experience with engineering feasibility - Support exterior and interior surfacing activities, ensuring alignment between design intent and engineering criteria - Develop and iterate 3D CAD packaging proposals to explore alternate architectural solutions - Benchmark competitive vehicle architectures using tools such as A2MAC1 - Support documentation of requirements, layouts, and design guidelines Required Qualifications: - Pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Systems Engineering, Industrial Design, or related field - Interest in vehicle architecture, platform engineering, and advanced concepts - Familiarity with 3D CAD tools (CATIA, NX, Alias, SolidWorks, or similar) - Must be able to work from Novi, MI from mid-May to mid-August 2026 - Strong interest in rugged SUVs and Trucks, automotive engineering, and sustainable transportation - Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills - Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and work in a fast-paced team environment - Detail-oriented with a proactive and results-driven mindset Preferred Qualifications: - Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and project management tools Required Skills: 3D CAD tools, Vehicle architecture, Platform engineering Important Skills: Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering Nice-to-Have Skills: Analytical skills, Microsoft Office, Problem-solving skills, Communication skills, Interpersonal skills, Detail-oriented