Senior BMS Electrical Engineer - EV Battery Systems

Lucid Motors; Newark (CA); Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Lucid Motors is seeking an experienced engineer to design, validate, and enhance battery management systems for electric vehicles. You will prototype, test, and validate BMS hardware, while supporting vehicle-level integrations from prototype to mass production.

Work closely with mechanical design, manufacturing, and supply chain to bring products into mass production. A strong background in electronics, PCB design, and EMI testing is required, with experience in high‑power applications and CAN

Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelors in electronic or electrical engineering.
• Hands-on hardware development and troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with EMI requirements and high power applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, validate, and enhance battery management system (BMS) for electric vehicles.
• Prototype, test and validate BMS hardware.
• Contribute to drivetrain and vehicle-level integrations from prototype to mass production.
• Work with mechanical design, manufacturing and supply chain to mass produce the product.
• Develop electronics products as part of a team.

Skills

Electronics hardware

PCB design

EMI testing

Hardware debugging

Education

Bachelor's in electrical engineering

Master's in electrical engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Schematic capture

PCB layout tools

Oscilloscope

CANape/CANalyzer

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 productionhappening in-houseacross our global offices andmanufacturingfacilities.Ourteamscomefromindustriesaround the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence.By refusing to settle, youcanhelpredefinewhat’spossible andshape the future of mobility.

We are currently seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer focusing on battery management system (BMS). 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:

• Design, validate, and enhance battery management system (BMS) for electricvehicles
• Be responsible for prototyping, testing and validation of BMS.
• Contribute to drivetrain and vehicle level integrations from prototype toproduction
• Work closely with mechanical design, manufacturing and supply chain to bring the product into massproduction
• Be part of a team to develop amazing electronicsproducts

Qualifications:

• Solid background in electronics components and circuits
• Debugging/validation experience with MCU,OpAmp, AD/DA, SPI, CAN, etc.
• Hands on experience for hardware development and troubleshooting
• Experience in PCB design, using schematic capture and layouttools
• Familiar with various equipment (Oscilloscope, probe, power analyzer, etc.)
• Experience in EMI test andmitigation

Preferred:

• PhD in Electrical Engineering+ 0 years relevant experience
• Masters in electrical engineering+ 3 years relevant experience
• Bachelors in electrical engineering + 5 years relevant experience
• Hands on experience with BMS hardware design
• Knowledge of FPGA design & implementation
• Knowledge of safety and EMI requirements related to high powerapplications
• Familiarity with embedded software design
• Experience with Vector CANape/CANalyzer
• Experience with high-voltage

Minimum:

• Bachelors in the areas of electronic or electrical engineering.

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.

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)

$144,000—$198,000 USD

Compensation & Benefits:Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitivebenefits packageincluding medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays, paid sick leave; and a401(k) retirementplan. Hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off, and salaried/exempt employee accrue up to 160 hours paid time off.Eligible employees may alsoparticipatein Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program. Incentive and equity awards, if applicable, aredeterminedbased on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results,in accordance withthe 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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