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Senior Engineer, Chassis Controls Integration & Validation

lucidmotors
Newark, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/26/2026
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.

As a Senior Engineer in Chassis Control Integration & Validation, you will manage, develop, and validate the systems responsible for Chassis and Vehicle Dynamics control. You will work closely with teams across the engineering group and suppliers to develop world-class traction control, stability control, torque vectoring, and other vehicle dynamics-shaping functions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop and assist in delivering software and hardware related to traction control, stability control, torque vectoring and braking control systems ensuring compliance with internal performance targets, safety requirements, and regulatory standard from initial concept to SOP with excellence and detail.
  • Create, execute, and test system design validation plans covering virtual (SiL), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL), and vehicle-based testing activities to verify functional performance, fault handling behavior, and regulatory compliance.
  • Design and validate chassis control systems including control strategies, signal flows, state machines, fault handling concepts, and interface definitions across Vehicle Controls, Motor Controls, Chassis Electronics, and Platform Software systems.
  • Work closely with stakeholders and attribute owners across the company (Vehicle Dynamics, NVH, Vehicle Controls, Motor Controls, Platform Software) to ensure achievement of vehicle level attributes
  • Manage multiple complex engineering projects in a fast-paced development environment, coordinating technical activities, prioritizing deliverables, and communicating system status and risks to stakeholders.
  • Work in an agile environment to track tasks, mange bugs and maintain software quality.
  • Travel domestically and internationally as required (25-50%).

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 4 years of automotive experience
  • Experience with Vector tools (CANape, CANalyzer, CDMStudio, etc.)
  • Strong understanding of Vehicle Dynamics theory
  • Proven delivery of world-class vehicle performance and braking control systems
  • Hands-on practical experience in prototype development and vehicle validation
  • Familiarity with software development (Matlab/Python/CAPL)
  • Ability to read and work with electrical schematics, with sound understanding of automotive bus systems (CAN, Ethernet)
  • BS/BEng or MS/MEng in a relevant Engineering/Physics/Mathematics discipline, or equivalent experienc

PREFERRED SKILLS:

  • Excellent problem-solving ability, with an ability to use fundamental principles and data-driven action
  • Desire for continual learning
  • Driven-vehicle attributes development experience is a plus
  • Eager and strong fundamentals-based problem solving approaches
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)

$158,400 - $217,800 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.)

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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 : $158,400

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