Sr. Camera Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equity program

Discretionary annual cash incentive

Comprehensive medical/dental/vision

Job summary

Lucid Motors is seeking a skilled engineer to advance camera hardware development for our advanced driver-assistance systems. You will evaluate image sensor prototypes, lead supplier collaboration on design and production bring-up, and define sensor-to-vehicle interfaces.

The role expects hands-on lab validation, sensor calibration, and coordination with electrical, optical, and systems teams to ensure high-quality camera modules across vehicle programs in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• BS minimum in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related fields.
• Advanced degrees/ Ph.D. preferred for senior positions.
• Experience with camera hardware development and lab validation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate capabilities of state-of-the-art image sensor prototypes.
• Lead manufacturing partners on camera hardware design evaluation, prototyping, qualification, and production bring up.
• Develop camera requirements and specifications for camera modules in design, test, and manufacturing.
• Define signals exchanged between sensors and vehicle systems.
• Verify, validate, and tune camera hardware at vehicle level.

Skills

Camera hardware development

Image sensor prototypes

Camera module design

Vehicle networks (Ethernet/CAN/LIN)

Regression testing (Git, Jenkins)

Sensor calibration/validation

Optical testing/measurement

SerDes knowledge

Analytical problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS in Computer/Electrical/Automotive/Mechanical Eng

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

CANape

CANalyzer

CANoe

Vflash

Git

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.

The ADAS Sensing team is responsible for the camera and sensing hardware that supplies the primary environmental inputs for Lucid's driver-assistance systems. Across the full product lifecycle, the team manages requirements, electrical and mechanical design, optical and vehicle integration, supplier execution, validation, and production support. It works closely with Perception Software, Systems, Functional Safety, Optical Engineering, Vehicle Integration, Manufacturing, and Quality. The quality and availability of camera hardware have a direct impact on safety, feature performance, and program timing.

Role

• Evaluate capabilities of state-of-the-art image sensor prototypes.
• Lead manufacturing partners on camera hardware design evaluation, prototyping, qualification, and production bring up.
• Develop camera requirements and specification for the design, test, and manufacturing of camera modules
• Define the signals needed to be exchanged between sensors and other systems in the vehicle
• Be responsible for vehicle level verification, validation, and tuning of sensor hardware
• Assist in the development of sensor calibration and production manufacturing processes
• Interact with cross-functional engineering teams (Product design, Industrial design, Electrical Engineering, Optical Design) for camera hardware development and system integration.
• Work with internal cross-functional teams on camera sub-system validation and testing (including image quality, electrical and mechanical testing) in both internal Labs and at manufacturing sites.
• Be able to troubleshoot and diagnose problems using diagnostic tools
• Failure analysis and debugging of camera hardware at both module and product level.
• Ability to design good methodology to identify, reproduce and fix some complex design problems.

Qualifications

• 5+ experience in camera hardware development, prototyping, testing, and lab work to validate imaging components, assembly, and system-level performance.
• Experience in camera module design principles and best practices with an understanding of image quality fundamentals and their system drivers.
• Experience designing/performing laboratory experiments for camera testing.
• Strong knowledge of Electrical / EMC validation testing
• Strong understanding of vehicle communication networks such as automotive Ethernet, CAN (Controller Area Network), LIN, etc
• Experience with collaborative software development and regression testing (e.g. git, Jenkins, etc.)
• Knowledge of sensor calibration and validation methods
• Experience of performing optical study to determine operational capability of different image sensor and lens combination.
• Knowledge of camera related SerDes architecture.
• Excellent communication skills
• Suppliers and project managing skills

Advantageous

• Knowledge of ANSYS SPEOS optical simulation tools.
• Familiarity with automotive regulations and functional safety standards (ASPICE, ISO 26262)
• Experience with Vector tools and applications (CANape, CANalyzer, CANoe, Vflash) is required.

Education

• BS minimum in the areas of Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or other related fields
• Advanced degrees/ Ph.D. preferred for senior positions

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

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 competitive benefits 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 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.

Accessibility

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