Senior Controls Engineer, EV Body and Access Systems

Lucid Motors; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucid Motors is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer for Vehicle Body and Access Systems at the Phoenix hub. You will own end-to-end control software for body electronics across vehicle programs, collaborating across teams to deliver high-quality features from development to production.

You will apply model-based design with Matlab/Simulink and Kalman filtering, and work with RF/BLE/UWB technologies, CAN tools, and embedded ECUs in a cross-functional setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field is required.
• 4+ years of experience with automotive control systems and advanced control algorithms; RF/BLE/UWB is a plus.
• Expert knowledge of model-based design using Matlab/Simulink/Stateflow.
• Strong understanding of automatic control systems and Kalman filtering, PID tuning.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and integration into embedded ECUs.
• Experience with JAMA/JIRA/Git/Confluence development tools.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop control systems for vehicle access control features (lock/unlock, authentication, localization).
• Create requirements and test cases for access control features in Matlab/Simulink.
• Collaborate with simulation engineers to improve models for access control and localization.
• Assist integration of features into the controller codebase and vehicle testing.
• Support FMEA for ISO 26262 and develop diagnostic interfaces across ECUs.
• Contribute to the design of world-class EV engineering initiatives.

Skills

Matlab/Simulink

Stateflow

C/C++

Embedded ECUs

JAMA

JIRA

Git

Confluence

RF/BLE/UWB

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer/electrical/mechanical/automotive systems

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

CANalyzer

CANape

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.

Overview Job Title:

_Senior Controls Engineer, Vehicle Body and Access Systems_

Aboutthe Team

The Body Controls teamis responsible formany of the vehicle features customers use every day, including access and security, closures, windows, mirrors, lighting, seating, power management, and diagnostics. The team develops and supports software across multiple ECUs and vehicle platforms, ensuring high-quality customer experiences from development through production and service.

This is a highly cross-functional team that works on embedded software development, diagnostics, vehicle integration, supplier management, new hardware bring-up, and production support. The team owns end-to-end delivery of body electronics features across multiple vehicle programs, offering engineers broad technical exposure and significant ownership of customer-facing vehicle functionality.

Responsibilities:

• Develop control systems for vehicle access control features; this includes vehicle lock/unlock, access device authentication, device localization through advancedcontrolsalgorithms such askalmanfilters and bi/trilateralization.

• Develop requirements and related test cases for access control and other assigned features modeled inMatlab/Simulink.

• Collaborate with simulation engineers to improve or develop a simulation model/platform to analyze, optimize, and troubleshoot access control and localization algorithms.

• Assistin the integration of features into the controller code base. Test the developed software on the vehicle andassistin calibration of the features.

• Support Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) for various features tocomply withISO 26262 standards. Develop diagnostic, communication, and other interfaces across controllers/ECUs. Work in cross-functional teams to solvecontrolsproblems.

• Participate in the design of a world-class engineering effort to bring electric vehicles to a new level of refinement.

What You Bring

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in computer engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, automotive systems, or related technical fields is required.

• 4+ years of experience with automotive control systemsand knowledge of advancedcontrolsalgorithms; experience with vehicle access/ingress/egress control features and RF/BLE/UWB technologies is a plus.

• Expert knowledge of model-based design usingMatlab/Simulink/Stateflow.

• Expert understanding of Automatic Control Systems, with a firm grasp of classical control theory tools like compensator design, Kalman Filtering, and PID tuning.

• Proficiencyin C/C++ andintegration into embedded ECUs

• Experience withindustry standard developmenttoolssuch asJAMA/JIRA/Git/Confluence.

• Experience inworking with cross-functional teams. Creativity in design, hands-on ability, andstrong communicationskills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with RF/BLE/UWB.

• Experience withkalmanfilters, machinelearningand clustering techniques.

• Common understandingof ISO 26262 andAutosar.

• Experience in designing controllers for electric vehicle systems.

• Experience with CAN analysis tools like CANalyzer andCANape. Experience with Embedded Coder inMatlab/Simulink.

• Master’s degree (or higher education) in computer engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, automotive systems, or related technical fields is preferred.

Work Location Requirement:

• This role is onsite at Lucid Phoenix Hub

Compensation & Benefits:

Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including 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 also participatein 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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