Lead Battery Safety & Validation Engineer

Lucid Motors; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability coverage

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

401(k) retirement plan

Equity program

Cash incentive program

Job summary

Lucid Motors is seeking a Staff level Engineer to lead Battery Safety and Abuse testing for vehicle validation. You will oversee design validation across components and packs, coordinate internal and external tests, and drive safety improvements with cross-functional teams and suppliers.

The role requires hands-on testing experience, strong data analysis, and mentoring of teammates in a fast-paced startup environment. Strong communication and adherence to industry standards are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years (post Masters/PhD) or 5+ years (post Bachelors) experience in a relevant battery testing or associated role.
• Experience in leading, executing and reviewing tests.
• Able to compile clear and detailed test-plans.
• Hands on experience with testing equipment and methods, including cyclers and automation.
• High level of mathematical and data analysis capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills and team-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and deliver Battery Design Validation across sub-component, module and pack level testing.
• Plan and coordinate internal and external testing activities to program milestones.
• Lead improvements in procedures and test methods for safety and efficiency.
• Work with cross-functional teams and external suppliers.
• Analyze test data and provide critical feedback to product and performance development.
• Maintain test equipment and plan future expansion of testing capabilities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and testing standards documents.
• Lead test and equipment troubleshooting and diagnostic activities.
• Capable of leading high voltage pack tear-downs and post-mortem analyses.

Skills

Battery testing

Data analysis

Test planning

Electrical testing

Cyclers

Python

Jira

Confluence

Education

Master's or PhD

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Lucid Motors is seeking a Staff level Engineer to lead Battery Safety and Abuse testing for vehicle validation. You will oversee design validation across components and packs, coordinate internal and external tests, and drive safety improvements with cross-functional teams and suppliers.

The role requires hands-on testing experience, strong data analysis, and mentoring of teammates in a fast-paced startup environment. Strong communication and adherence to industry standards are essential.