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Staff Battery Systems Engineer

Lucid Motors
Newark, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2026
Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility

At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility.

We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design – where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience.

Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we’re providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you.

We are currently seeking a Staff Battery Systems Engineer. This position requires an experienced professional with a strong background in EV powertrain systems architecture, analysis, and requirement management. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his or her work with vigor and determination. 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.

You Will

  • Work in a dynamic, cross-functional team to advance our cutting-edge battery control strategy
  • Contribute to our world-acclaimed battery product for mass-market passenger vehicles and stationary energy storage systems
  • In conjunction with battery scientists and algorithm engineers, develop performance requirements for miscellaneous battery algorithms
  • Collaborate with battery software, controls, and infotainment engineers to define ECU system functional and communication interfaces
  • In conjunction with electrical, functional safety, and homologation engineers, derive and manage engineering activities for compliance to international markets
  • Drive system analysis such as FMEA and FTA for fault-tolerant battery system
  • Collaborate with platform software engineers to architect and configure safety-critical ECU RTOS

You Bring

  • 7years of experience as a systems/product engineer for complete life cycle of complex embedded products
  • Familiarity with safety-critical embedded systems development workflow
  • Experience with failure analysis methods such as FMEA and fault tree analysis
  • Good organizational and program management skills
  • Proficiency in C/C or MATLAB/Simulink

Advantageous

  • Experience with battery management systems and EV powertrain
  • Good understanding of automotive functional safety standards like ISO 26262
  • Exposure to AUTOSAR

Education Requirements

  • BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or other related fields, MS preferred

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)

$166,500—$244,200 USD

Additional Compensation and Benefits: Lucid offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs. (Cash or equity incentive awards, if any, will depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and company performance.)

By Submitting your application, you understand and agree that your personal data will be processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice. If you are a California resident, please refer to our California Candidate Privacy Notice.

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

Salary : $166,500

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