System Validation Engineer, Vehicle Access Controls

Lucid Motors; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Equity program

Job summary

Lucid Motors is seeking a System Validation Engineer to support validation of next-generation Access Control systems across vehicle, mobile app, cloud, and embedded platforms. This role focuses on validating Digital Key, NFC, BLE, Diagnostics, OTA Updates, and Passive Entry features, driving end-to-end validation and test automation.

The ideal candidate will triage defects, perform root-cause analysis, and collaborate with systems, software, hardware, mobile, and supplier teams to ensure

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) and CAN/CAN-FD networks.

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 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 ecosystems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful feature delivery and release readiness.

Skills

Python

CAPL

Test automation

System validation

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CANoe

CANalyzer

Automotive debugging tools

CCC Digital Key concepts

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.

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 validating Digital 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 technical field is required.
• 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).

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) $127,200 — $174,900 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.

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