Sr. Camera Engineer

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

Job summary

Lucid Motors in Wisconsin is seeking an experienced Camera Hardware Engineer to evaluate sensor prototypes and guide partners through design, prototyping, qualification, and production ramp. You will define signals between sensors and vehicle systems, lead vehicle-level verification, and support calibration and manufacturing processes.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Product Design, Electrical, Optical, and Quality to deliver reliable imaging for Lucid's next generation vehicles.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in camera hardware development, prototyping, testing, and lab validation.
• Camera module design principles with image quality fundamentals.
• Lab experiments for camera testing.
• Strong Electrical/EMC validation testing.
• Vehicle networks: automotive Ethernet, CAN, LIN.
• Experience with Git/Jenkins for regression testing.
• Sensor calibration and validation methods.
• Optical study of image sensor and lens combinations.
• Knowledge of camera SerDes architecture.
• Excellent communication and supplier/project management skills.

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 design, test, and manufacturing of camera modules.
• Define signals exchanged between sensors and other vehicle systems.
• Be responsible for vehicle-level verification, validation, and tuning of sensor hardware.
• Assist in sensor calibration and production manufacturing processes.
• Interact with cross-functional engineering teams for camera hardware development and system integration.
• Work with internal labs and manufacturing sites on camera sub-system validation and testing.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose problems using diagnostic tools.
• Failure analysis and debugging of camera hardware at module and product level.
• Design methodologies to identify, reproduce and fix complex design problems.

Skills

Camera hardware

Prototyping

Testing

Lab work

Image quality fundamentals

Electrical validation

Automotive networks

Education

BS in Computer/Electrical/Automotive/Mechanical Engineering

Advanced degrees/ Ph.D. preferred

Tools

Git

Jenkins

CANape

CANalyzer

CANoe

VFlash

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.

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

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 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.