Senior Design Validation Test Engineer, Low Voltage Electronics

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.

Sr Design Validation Test Engineer

Job Summary:

We are currently seeking a Sr Design Validation Test Engineer. This position requires an experienced professional to work directly with Infotainment Test & Validation team to accomplish DVP on time. 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.

 The Role:

Report to Test and Validation team and will be responsible for developing test plan, component level test (DVT) and setting up, testing and reporting all the results to the infotainment and controls teams. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute comprehensive hardware verification and validation test plans.
• Perform component-level Design Validation Testing (DVT), including LV124 electrical tests.
• Design, build, and program custom test systems; automate reporting of test results.
• Document test setups, plans, and results using Confluence and JIRA.
• Create test sequences to evaluate ECU performance and limitations.
• Collaborate with design teams to troubleshoot issues and implement corrective actions.
• Analyze test data to ensure designs meet functional and performance specifications.
• Research and apply advanced measurement techniques.
• Support End-of-Line (EOL) prototyping and validation.

Advantageous:

• Strong background in testing digital, analog, and mixed-signal circuits.
• Hands-on experience with LV124 automotive test standards and tools like RTStand LV124.
• Proficient with lab equipment: spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, waveform generators.
• Skilled in developing test cases to validate product requirements.
• Experience in minimizing measurement error through optimized test procedures.
• Familiarity with industrial control systems and protocols (Ethernet/IP, CAN, SPI, I2C, LIN, RS232).
• Proficient in automation tools and scripting languages (Python, LabVIEW).
• Knowledge of high-speed communication interfaces (Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, FPD-Link).
• Understanding of EMC/EMI principles and testing.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in hardware testing (automotive experience is a plus).

 

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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.)

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