Technical Specialist, Battery Safety

Lucid Motors; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 167,000 - 244,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan

Equity Program

Annual Bonus

Job summary

Lucid Motors in the United States is seeking a Technical Specialist of Battery Safety to set and enforce safety standards for HV battery programs across R&D and production. You will own safety requirements, lead SFMEA/DFMEA alignment, ensure regulatory readiness (R100, FMVSS, CE, NCAP, UN38.3), and serve as the primary safety interface to vehicle, pack, manufacturing and service teams.

This role demands cross‑functional ownership, rigorous analysis, and the ability to translate data into

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or Automotive Engineering (or equivalent).
• 6–10+ years of experience in HV battery systems, functional safety, or vehicle safety engineering.
• Experience with safety analyses (SFMEA, DFMEA, HARA) and requirements development.

Responsibilities

• Own HV battery safety requirements across PV, DV, and production.
• Lead system-level safety analyses and ensure traceability to test evidence and field learnings.
• Drive regulatory readiness for global markets (R100, FMVSS, CE, NCAP, UN38.3).
• Define and review battery safety test plans and cascade risks to teams.

Skills

HV battery safety

Functional safety

Regulatory compliance

System safety analysis

CAMEO/3DX/DOORS

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or Automotive Engineering

Tools

CAMEO

DOORS

3DX

FLOW

JAMA

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.

Technical Specialist of Battery Safety

This role is responsible for setting the safety standards used both in R&D as well production. The applicant should bring an organized mind coupled with the mental agility to enforce safety as our top priority without creating an environment too rigid for creative solutioning.

You will Own HV battery RESS safety requirements for all battery programs, including authoring, maintaining, and approving requirements in CAMEO and 3DX across PV, DV, and production phases. Lead system‑level safety analyses, including SFMEA, DFMEA alignment, HARA, and hazard breakdowns from L0–L4, ensuring traceability to test evidence and field learnings. Drive regulatory and compliance readiness for global markets, including R100, FMVSS 305a, CE Marking, EURO NCAP, UL 2580, UN38.3, and emerging battery safety legislation. Act as the primary safety interface to vehicle, pack, manufacturing, service, and validation teams, resolving cross‑functional safety issues and ensuring timely closure of actions. Define and review battery safety test plans (R&D and DV), review test data, extract learnings, and rapidly cascade risks or concerns to DREs and leadership. Lead thermal runaway (TR) safety topics, including detection logic, post‑crash reactions, contactor and fuse responses, grounding strategies, and customer notification paths. Support manufacturing and service safety topics, including HV handling, storage, damaged pack response, labeling, MSDS, emergency response guides, and service manuals. Maintain and present program safety dashboards, compliance status, and maturity tracking to stakeholders on a regular cadence. Represent the company in industry working groups and standards committees (e‑mobility, PRBA, ZETA, UL), ensuring Lucid remains ahead of regulatory and safety trends. Provide technical mentorship and guidance to engineers on safety methods, requirements of quality, and system thinking.

Qualifications & Requirements

You have Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or Automotive Engineering (or equivalent experience). 6–10+ years of experience in HV battery systems, functional safety, or vehicle safety engineering. Hands‑on experience with battery safety analyses (SFMEA, DFMEA, HARA) and requirements development. Working knowledge of global battery safety and vehicle regulations (R100, FMVSS, CE, NCAP, UN38.3). Experience using requirements or systems engineering tools such as CAMEO, DOORS, 3DX, FLOW, JAMA or similar. Ability to interpret test data and CAE results and convert them into clear engineering decisions. Proven track record of cross‑functional execution in fast‑paced product development environments. Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex safety topics to non‑experts. Strong ownership mindset, attention to detail, and comfort operating in high‑responsibility, regulatory‑driven roles.

Salary Range

Base Pay Range (Annual)$166,500—$244,200 USD

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) retirement plan. 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 & Diversity

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.

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