Senior Controls Engineer – Motion Controls Architecture

Lucid Motors; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity program

Cash incentive bonus

401(k)

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

Lucid Motors is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to apply control theory to powertrain performance and vehicle dynamics. You will architect and design control systems for actuation of motors, brakes, steering, and suspension, collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates bring strong Matlab/Simulink expertise, model-based design experience, and a passion for high-performance mobility solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience with control systems.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, automotive systems, or related technical field.
• Strong knowledge of model-based design using Matlab/Simulink/Stateflow.
• Good understanding of vehicle handling and ride dynamics.
• Good understanding of state estimation and sensor fusion techniques.
• Expertise in classical, modern, MRAC, nonlinear and robust control concepts.
• Working knowledge of powertrain hardware (motors, gear reductions, shafts).
• Working knowledge of chassis hardware (dampers, springs, anti-roll bars, brakes, steering).

Responsibilities

• Apply control theory to vehicle longitudinal, handling, ride dynamics, and NVH.
• Use DSP, digital controls and communication protocols for controls architecture.
• Perform linear and frequency-domain analysis.
• Analyze controls architecture to identify noise and failure modes.
• Develop requirements and test cases for MATLAB/Simulink models.
• Assist integration of features into controller codebase.
• Occasional travel for vehicle testing.

Skills

Control systems

Matlab/Simulink/Stateflow

Vehicle dynamics

Sensor fusion

Control theory

C/C++

CAN analysis tools

Powertrain hardware

Chassis hardware

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or automotive systems

Tools

Matlab/Simulink/Stateflow

dSpace

JAMA/JIRA/Git/Confluence

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.

Senior Controls Engineer – Motion Controls Architecture

We are currently seeking a Senior Controls Engineer motivated by the application of control theory to achieve desired powertrain performance and vehicle dynamics.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to architect and design control systems that help elevate vehicle ride and handling attributes via the actuation of motors, brakes, steering and the suspension system.
Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches problem solving 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:

• Application of concepts in control theory to a variety of domains like vehicle longitudinal dynamics, handling dynamics, ride dynamics and NVH to achieve desired vehicle attributes
• Application of digital signal processing, digital controls and communication protocols to arrive at the best possible controls architecture on hardware and in software
• Employ linear analysis techniques and frequency domain analysis
• Perform system analysis of the controls architecture to identify noise factors and potential failure modes
• Develop requirements and related test cases for features modeled in Matlab/Simulink
• Assist integration of features into the controller code base
• Occasional travel for vehicle testing

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 4 years of experience with control systems
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, automotive systems, or other related technical fields is required
• Good knowledge of model-based design using Matlab/Simulink/Stateflow
• Good understanding of vehicle handling and ride dynamics
• Good understanding of state estimation and sensor fusion techniques
• Expertise in control theory concepts like classical control theory, modern control theory, MRAC, non-linear control theory, robust control
• Working knowledge of powertrain hardware such as motors, gear reductions, shafts, etc.
• Working knowledge of chassis hardware such as dampers, springs, anti-roll bars, brakes, steering etc.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Embedded coder in Matlab/Simulink
• Experience with rapid prototyping tools such as dSpace
• Good understanding of C/C++
• Experience with tools like JAMA/JIRA/Git/Confluence
• Experience in working with cross functional teams
• Common understanding of ISO 26262, Autosar, ASPICE
• Knowledge of adaptive filtering is advantageous
• Experience with CAN analysis tools like CANoe, CANalyzer, and CANape
• Master's degree or higher education is preferred in the areas of electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, automotive systems, or other related technical fields
• Experience with performance driving is a plus

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 participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program. Incentive and equity awards, if applicable, 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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