Senior Software Engineer, Access Controls

Lucid Motors; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Equity program

Discretionary annual cash incentive

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Lucid Motors in Phoenix is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer for Vehicle Body and Access Systems. You will own end‑to‑end access control features and ECU integration, working across cross‑functional teams to deliver robust body electronics software.

You will apply model‑based design in MATLAB/Simulink, Kalman filtering, and advanced control strategies to ensure safety and performance in electric vehicles. Strong collaboration with simulation and hardware teams is essential.

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 systems and knowledge of advanced control algorithms; experience with vehicle access/ingress/egress control features and RF/BLE/UWB technologies is a plus.
• Expert knowledge of model‑based design using Matlab/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.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and integration into embedded ECUs.
• Experience with industry standard development tools such as JAMA/JIRA/Git/Confluence.
• Experience working with cross‑functional teams; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop control systems for vehicle access control features; includes lock/unlock, access device authentication, and localization algorithms.
• Develop requirements and test cases for access control features modeled in Matlab/Simulink.
• Collaborate with simulation engineers to improve models and analysis of access control and localization algorithms.
• Assist in integrating features into the controller codebase and calibrate in-vehicle software.
• Support FMEA for features to comply with ISO 26262; develop diagnostics and interfaces across ECUs.

Skills

C/C++

embedded ECUs

Kalman Filtering

PID tuning

model‑based design

RF/BLE/UWB

communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow

CANalyzer/CANape

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.

Overview Job Title:

Senior Controls Engineer, Vehicle Body and Access Systems

About the 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 fully 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 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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