Senior Automation Engineer – EV Access Controls

Socket.dev; Southfield (MI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Equity program

Discretionary annual cash incentive

Job summary

Lucid Motors is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to lead automation strategies for Access Control features across Digital Key, NFC, BLE, OTA, and Diagnostics. You will drive framework development, validation coverage, and automated reporting across vehicle, mobile, cloud, and embedded platforms.

The role requires 7+ years in automotive test automation, expert Python and CAPL skills, and hands-on experience with CANoe/CANalyzer. Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field required; Master's preferred.
• 7+ years in Automotive Test Automation, Validation Engineering, or related roles.
• Expert Python and CAPL development skills; strong CAN/CAN-FD, NFC, BLE knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and maintenance of automation frameworks for Access Control features.
• Define automation strategy, roadmap, and best practices for validation scalability.
• Develop automated regression tests using Python, CAPL, and CANoe.
• Own automation infrastructure, HIL setups, test benches, and vehicle/test environments.
• Create automated test reporting, dashboards, and validation metrics for release readiness.
• Plan tests, document procedures, and drive validation through cross-functional teams.
• Lead root-cause analysis across automation frameworks and vehicle systems.
• Mentor engineers and establish automation standards across the organization.

Skills

Python

CAPL

CANoe

CANalyzer

Automotive test automation

Validation engineering

CI/CD

Debugging complex vehicle interactions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Automotive Engineering, or related technical field

Tools

Vector CANoe

CANalyzer

Automotive test automation environments

Job description

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.

Senior Automation Engineer – Access Controls

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Automation Engineer to lead the development and execution of automation strategies for next-generation electric vehicle Access Control systems. This role will be responsible for architecting scalable automation frameworks, maintaining validation infrastructure, and driving automation coverage for Digital Key, NFC, BLE, Key Fob, Passive Entry, Diagnostics, and OTA features.

The ideal candidate will serve as the technical lead for validation automation, enabling efficient regression testing, automated reporting, and continuous quality monitoring across vehicle, mobile, cloud, and embedded platforms. This individual will work closely with validation, systems, software, and supplier teams to improve product quality, reduce manual testing effort, and accelerate release readiness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of automation frameworks for Access Control features including Digital Key, NFC, BLE, OTA, Diagnostics, and Passive Entry.
• Define automation strategy, roadmap, and best practices to improve validation scalability and efficiency.
• Develop robust automated regression test suites using Python, CAPL, and CANoe.
• Own and maintain automation infrastructure, HIL setups, test benches, vehicle test environments, and connected test systems.
• Create automated test reporting solutions, dashboards, validation metrics, and release readiness reports.
• Drive test planning activities including automation requirements, validation strategies, test plans, test procedures, and test reports.
• Lead failure analysis and root cause investigations across automation frameworks, test environments, and vehicle systems.
• Collaborate with Systems, Software, Mobile App, DevOps, and Supplier teams to improve automation coverage and product quality.
• Mentor junior engineers and establish automation standards across the validation organization.

Technical Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Automotive Engineering, or related technical field is required. Master's degree or higher education is preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in Automotive Test Automation, Validation Engineering, or Development Verification.
• Expert-level programming skills in Python and strong experience with CAPL development.
• Extensive experience with Vector CANoe, CANalyzer, and automotive test automation environments.
• Strong understanding of automotive validation methodologies, test planning, and release processes.
• Experience developing automated test frameworks, reporting systems, and CI/CD integration workflows.
• Strong knowledge of CAN / CAN-FD, UDS (ISO 14229), NFC, BLE, Automotive Ethernet
• Proven experience in debugging complex vehicle, mobile, and embedded system interactions.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience automating Digital Key validation across Apple, Google, and Samsung ecosystems.
• Hands-on experience with HIL systems, fleet validation, and large-scale regression automation.
• Experience building automated quality dashboards and analytics solutions.
• Familiarity with CCC Digital Key standards and certification testing.
• Knowledge of ASPICE, V-Model, and automotive software quality processes.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

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.

Compensation & Benefits:

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• life and disability coverage
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• paid sick leave
• a 401(k) retirement plan
• hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off
• salaried/exempt employee accrue up to 160 hours paid time off
• equity program
• discretionary annual cash incentive program
• Incentive and equity awards 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.

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