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Staff Systems Engineer – Embedded Platform

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.

At Lucid, Platform Systems Engineering is foundational to enabling robust and scalable application software development for ECU-based vehicle functionalities. It establishes the standardized hardware abstraction layers, communication frameworks, timing constraints, and safety mechanisms that application software depends on to reliably implement feature behavior.  

We are currently seeking Staff Systems Engineer – Embedded Platform, to be part of a passionate, highly driven multi-disciplinary systems engineering team enabling the development of complex system of systems. The successful candidate will exhibit a clear understanding of low-level microcontroller operations, electronics, and basic software including operating system, device drivers, and service layers. The candidate shall clearly and unambiguously capture architectural, behavioral, and parametric requirements that define the subsystem and cascade to component level software engineering for implementation. The role will require cross-functional engagement with product management, vehicle level system engineering, platform and control software engineers, hardware engineers and verification and validation teams. A thorough understanding of system development lifecycle(s) is required to be successful in this role, gained through prior OEM or Tier 1 industry experience.  

Our ideal candidate exhibits a proactive, can-do attitude and approaches their work systematically with vigor, determination and accuracy. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment. 

What You Will Do: 

  • Lead the end-to-end elicitation, analysis, and management of stakeholder requirements for platform software across all in-house ECUs. 
  • Own and deliver systems engineering artifacts for AUTOSAR Basic Software (BSW) and MCAL, ensuring architectural integrity, traceability, and alignment with platform strategy. 
  • Partner with Functional Safety Engineering to drive the development of functional safety concepts, taking ownership of Technical Safety Concepts (TSCs) and ensuring compliance with ISO 26262. 
  • Define and oversee verification and validation strategies for platform subsystems, collaborating closely with V&V teams to ensure comprehensive coverage and successful execution. 
  • Collaborate with Controls Application and Platform Software teams to refine software requirements, drive integration readiness, and ensure robust verification of software releases. 
  • Engage with suppliers, where applicable, to validate component performance, ensure requirements compliance, and resolve integration issues. 
  • Work closely with hardware engineering teams to support ECU and subsystem design, bring-up, validation, and root cause analysis. 
  • Drive cross-functional coordination with program management to plan and execute systems engineering lifecycle activities aligned with program milestones and release targets. 

  • Champion continuous improvement of systems engineering practices, tools, and methodologies across the organization, contributing to scalable and high-quality platform development. 

What you bring: 

  • 7+ years of experience delivering systems engineering solutions for low level automotive embedded software projects, such as AUTOSAR Basic Software.  
  • Solid experience applying ISO 26262 and SOTIF to drive system requirements, architecture, and safety-driven design decisions  
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and deliver across multiple vehicle programs simultaneously in a fast-paced environment  
  • Strong data-driven problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze and debug complex vehicle issues  
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders 
  • Highly detail-oriented with a disciplined approach to documentation, traceability, and reporting 
     
  • Self-driven with a strong sense of ownership, a proactive mindset, and a collaborative approach to problem solving 

Ways to Standout: 

  • Familiarity with AUTOSAR architecture and its application in modern automotive software platforms  
  • Proven experience applying FMEA and structured risk management methodologies in complex engineering environments  
  • Solid understanding of electrical, electronic, and programmable systems, with the ability to connect system behavior to component-level design  
  • Excellent fundamental knowledge about Real Time OS and the OSEK task model  
  • Experience working with Automotive communication protocols (Automotive Ethernet, CAN, LIN, etc.)  

  • INCOSE Systems Engineering certification (ASEP or CSEP), demonstrating a strong foundation in industry best practices 

Education Requirements:  

  • BS degree in electrical, computer or other appropriate engineering discipline.  

  • Master’s degree in engineering preferred
 
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)

$179,400 - $263,120 USD

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.)

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