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Sr Design Validation & Test Engineer - Electrical

Lucid Motors

Location
Onsite (Newark, California)
Compensation
$144k - $198k/yr
Employment
Full-time
Level
Senior Level
Posted 6 days ago

About the Role

Lucid Motors is redefining mobility with award-winning electric vehicles that combine exceptional range, performance, and design. This role supports the Design Validation team by conducting electrical stress testing and validation for automotive ECU modules to ensure product excellence.

Skills

Electrical validation LV124 testing Oscilloscopes Power supplies Current probes Electronic loads PCBA schematic review Automotive ECU testing Data analysis Technical reporting LabView NI Test Stand Confluence JIRA Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability coverage
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid sick leave
  • 401(k) retirement plan

Perks

  • Equity program
  • Discretionary annual cash incentive

Full job details

About Lucid

At Lucid, we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucid’s proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture, our award-winning vehicles bring our “Compromise Nothing™” approach to the global automotive market. That means refusing to choose between performance and sustainability, design and engineering, ambition and integrity. In Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity, we have designed and built vehicles that have redefined their segments, combining exceptional range, performance, design, and expansive space in a single experience. 

We achieve this through deep vertical integration, with design, engineering, and production happening in-house across our global offices and manufacturing facilities. Our teams come from industries around the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence. By refusing to settle, you can help redefine what’s possible and shape the future of mobility.

We are currently seeking a Sr Design Validation & Test Engineer.   This role is intended to support Design Validation (DV) activities, specifically LV124 electrical stress testing. This position requires an experienced professional to work directly with LV Test & Validation team to accomplish DVP on time. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his or her work with an ownership mindset. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment.  

  

The Role:  

Report to Test and Validation team and will be responsible for:  

  • Conduct electrical test and validation for automotive ECU modules per approved test plans and internal specifications – LV124 
  • Configure and operate laboratory equipment such as power supplies, oscilloscopes, current probes, and electronic loads 
  • Document test conditions, results, and observations to support DV/PV reporting 
  • Organize waveform data, plots, and test artifacts for engineering review 
  • Work closely with LVEE engineers to ensure coverage, schedule adherence, and safe lab operations 
  • Create test plans to validate electrical performance of various electrical components, including E‑fuses, voltage regulators, microcontroller power stages, and other ECU‑level circuitry. 
  • Conduct environmental and mechanical tests in support of Lucid Engineering team. 

 

Qualifications:  

  • Understanding of automotive electrical systems and lab testing best practices 
  • Extensive experience with oscilloscopes, power supplies, and current measurement techniques 
  • Strong skills working with Microsoft Word and Excel for data organization, analysis and report generation. 
  • A strong desire to create state-of-the-art engineering products as an integral part of a capable team.  
  • Ability to review and provide input in design reviews for PCBA schematics and layouts 
  • Experience with Confluence and JIRA   
  • Excellent communication skills in both technical and non-technical environments.  
  • Strong attention to detail and willingness to work hands on in a validation lab environment 

 

Preferred:  

  • Prior experience running electrical validation for Automotive ECU’s.  
  • Experience with NI Test Stand/LabView is a plus 

  

Education Requirements:  

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 5-10 years of relevant experience  
  • At least 2-3 years of automotive electrical engineering experience. 
 
 
 
At Lucid, we don’t just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.
Salary Range: The compensation range for this position is specific to the locations listed below and is the range Lucid reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; and other relevant business and organizational factors.
 
Base Pay Range (Annual)
$144,000—$198,000 USD

Compensation & Benefits: Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays, paid sick leave; and a 401(k) retirement plan. Hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off, and salaried/exempt employee accrue up to 160 hours paid time off.  Eligible employees may also participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program. Incentive and equity awards, if applicable, are determined based on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results, in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.  

Equal Opportunity: At Lucid, we believe diversity strengthens everything we build. Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws and regulations. 

Accessibility: Lucid Motors is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need any accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at TA-Operations <@> lucidmotors.com. This email address is designated solely for accommodation requests and is not monitored for job applications or resume submissions. To be considered for employment, all applications must be submitted through the Lucid Motors Careers website.

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To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Lucid Motors. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.