System Validation Engineer, Access Controls

Lucid Motors USA, Inc.; Southfield, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability coverage

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Equity program

Annual cash incentive program

Job summary

Lucid Motors USA, Inc. is seeking a System Validation Engineer to validate next-generation access control systems across vehicle, mobile app, cloud, and embedded platforms.

You will drive end-to-end feature validation, defect triage, root cause analysis, and test automation to ensure a secure customer experience. The role collaborates with cross-functional teams to validate features, investigate issues, and support production readiness of vehicle access technologies including Digital Key, NFC,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Automotive Validation, Integration Testing, or Development Verification.
• Strong knowledge of UDS Diagnostics (ISO 14229), CAN / CAN-FD Networks.
• Hands-on experience with CANoe, CANalyzer, and automotive debugging tools.
• Experience with Apple Wallet, Google Wallet, and Samsung Wallet Digital Key implementations.
• Familiarity with Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) Digital Key concepts and certification testing.
• Strong programming and automation skills using Python and CAPL.
• Experience with system integration, debugging, and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform system-level and vehicle-level validation of Digital Key, NFC, BLE, Diagnostics, OTA, and Passive Entry features.
• Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and validation strategies for customer-facing access control functionality.
• Lead defect triage, debugging, and root cause analysis across hardware, embedded software, mobile applications, and cloud services.
• Validate UDS diagnostics services (ISO 14229), DTC behavior, and ECU communication.
• Analyze NFC, BLE, CAN, CAN-FD, and Ethernet communication logs to identify and troubleshoot issues.
• Develop and maintain automation frameworks and regression tests using Python and CAPL.
• Support digital key interoperability testing across Apple, Google, and Samsung mobile ecosystems.
• Collaborate with systems, software, hardware, mobile, and supplier teams to ensure successful feature delivery and release readiness.

Skills

System validation

Test automation

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Security concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering/Computer Science/Automotive Engineering

Tools

CANoe

CANalyzer

UDS Diagnostics ISO 14229

Python

CAPL

Automotive debugging tools

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 and manufacturingfacilities. 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.

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented System Validation Engineer to support validation of next-generation electric vehicle Access Control systems. This role will focus on validatingDigital Key, NFC, BLE, Diagnostics, OTA Updates, and Passive Entry features across vehicle, mobile application, cloud, and embedded platforms.

The ideal candidate will drive end-to-end feature validation, defect triage, root cause analysis, and test automation activities while ensuring a seamless and secure customer experience. The engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to validate features, investigate issues, and support production readiness of vehicle access technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform system-level and vehicle-level validation of Digital Key, NFC, BLE, Diagnostics, OTA, and Passive Entry features.
• Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and validation strategies for customer-facing access control functionality.
• Lead defect triage, debugging, and root cause analysis across hardware, embedded software, mobile applications, and cloud services.
• Validate UDS diagnostics services (ISO 14229), DTC behavior, and ECU communication.
• Analyze NFC, BLE, CAN, CAN-FD, and Ethernet communication logs to identify and troubleshoot issues.
• Develop and maintain automation frameworks and regression tests using Python and CAPL.
• Support digital key interoperability testing across Apple, Google, and Samsung mobile ecosystems.
• Collaborate with systems, software, hardware, mobile, and supplier teams to ensure successful feature delivery and release readiness.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Automotive Validation, Integration Testing, or Development Verification.
• Strong knowledge of UDS Diagnostics (ISO 14229), CAN / CAN-FD Networks
• Hands-on experience with CANoe, CANalyzer, and automotive debugging tools.
• Experience with Apple Wallet, Google Wallet, and Samsung Wallet Digital Key implementations.
• Familiarity with Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) Digital Key concepts and certification testing.
• Strong programming and automation skills using Python and CAPL.
• Experience with system integration, debugging, and root cause analysis.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing.
• Familiarity with Secure Elements (SE), PKI, and secure authentication concepts.
• Experience with Jira and automotive development processes (ASPICE / V-Model).

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.

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 a 401(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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