Technical Specialist/Lead Engineer, ADAS/AD Simulation

Lucid Motors; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Technical Specialist/Lead Engineer to drive advancements in ADAS/AD simulation. This role involves performing virtual validations of cutting-edge driving functions, creating simulation setups, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. You'll leverage state-of-the-art tools and methodologies to ensure the highest standards of safety and performance in luxury electric vehicles. Join a community of forward-thinkers dedicated to redefining the future of mobility and making a significant impact in the automotive industry.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k

Vacation

Equity Program

Annual Incentive Program

Qualifications

• 2+ years in developing virtual validation test plans for ADAS features.
• Experience with ADAS/AD automotive features for mass production.

Responsibilities

• Perform virtual validation of ADAS driving and safety functions.
• Develop pre & post-processing scripts for validation cases.

Skills

ADAS virtual simulation tools

Python

C/C++

MatLab/Simulink

communication skills

Education

BS in System Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science

MS in System Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science

Tools

IPG CarMaker

Applied Intuition

CARLA

CarSim

Ansys

Simens

CANoe

CANape

Jira

Job description

Technical Specialist/Lead Engineer, ADAS/AD Simulation

Newark, CA

Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility

At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility.

We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design – where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience.

Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we’re providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you.

Your Role:

o Perform virtual validation of ADAS/AD driving, safety & parking functions such as Adaptive Cruise Control, Highway Assist, Lane Change Assist, Urban or Highway pilot

o Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Departure Protection, Automated Parking etc. and/or

o Create and update the virtual model & simulation setup; create & execute scenarios for features validation at vehicle level, post-process results, generate report, discuss & present results to ADAS leadership for drawing appropriate conclusions.

o Be responsible for developing necessary pre & post-processing scripts, selection of scenarios, mapping of virtual validation cases with feature requirements while ensuring appropriate model fidelity.

o Correlate virtual modeling results with actual vehicle test data as necessary and appropriate for different fidelity models.

o Leverage state-of-the-art processes, virtual validation tools, data transfer & analysis in a highly interactive and collaborative environment.

o Facilitate and align related cross-functional technical teams such as ADAS software development (motion planning, perception etc.), vehicle chassis, powertrain, infotainment for ADAS system level validation and development activities.

o Work with suppliers as necessary and represent Lucid ADAS systems validation team.

o Explore various approaches for virtual validation (HIL, SIL and Vehicle-In-Loop).

o At least two years of experience in developing and executing virtual validation test plans for ADAS features on high performance computers or cloud

o Expert of few of the ADAS virtual simulation tools & methods – IPG CarMaker, Applied Intuition, CARLA, CarSim, Ansys, Simens or other such tools; HiL experience (dSpace/National Instruments etc.)

o Experience in developing models from scratch, model correlation and executing scenarios on cloud

o Experience and understanding of Open Scenario format and tools for generating scenarios

o Experience in working with ADAS or AD automotive features for mass production

o Working experience at automotive Tier 1/2 suppliers or OEMs in ADAS/AD virtual simulations, with a good command over automotive processes and workflows

o Programming skills related to simulation automation, results post-processing etc. (e.g. Python, C/C++, MatLab/Simulink)

o Capability and creativity to successfully complete projects with unconventional ideas in highly constrained, innovative startup environments

o Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) & ownership mindset

Advantageous:

o Understanding of SOTIF & coverage, ISO 26262, NCAP

o Broad understanding of various ADAS/AD systems and the interactions between mechanical, electrical and software components within the system

o Experience with Vector tools: CANoe, CANape and CAPL

o Proficiency with agile development tools and environments (Jira, Jama, …)

Requirements:

o BS minimum in System Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or similar and 8 years of engineering experience in the automotive industry

OR

o MS minimum in System Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or similar and 6 years of engineering experience in the automotive industry

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.

Additional Compensation and Benefits: Lucid offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs. (Cash or equity incentive awards, if any, will depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and company performance.)

To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Lucid Motors employees. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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