Sr. Design Validation and Test Engineer

Role

As a Sr. Design Validation and Test Engineer, you will deliver component-level hardware validation and software-automated ECU test systems. Reporting to the Low-Voltage Test and Validation manager, you will work closely with design engineers and laboratory partners to complete DVP commitments on time. You will combine hands-on execution with disciplined analysis, documentation, and issue closure. Success in the first year means repeatable tests, complete evidence, and timely resolution of issues affecting current and future vehicle programs.

• Verification Planning: Collaborate with hardware design engineers to develop hardware verification plans and executable tests for ECU performance and limitations.
• Component Validation: Execute DVT, functional verification, and LV124 electrical testing and analyze results against functional and performance specifications.
• Test System Automation: Design, build, and program hardware test systems, ECU simulations, test sequences, and automated results reports.
• Controlled Evidence: Maintain test setups, plans, results, and issue records in Confluence and JIRA so validation decisions remain traceable.
• Failure Resolution: Work with the design team to investigate test failures, identify causes, and verify corrective actions.
• Measurement Improvement: Research advanced measurement techniques and refine test methods to improve repeatability, accuracy, and schedule delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 5-10 years of hardware testing experience; automotive experience is a plus.
• Experience applying GMW3172, ISO 16750, IEC 60068, and other environmental testing standards.
• Hands-on experience with thermal chambers, DMMs, power supplies, oscilloscopes, DAQ systems, and related test equipment.
• Knowledge and experience with Gigabit Ethernet, FPD-Link, CAN, SPI, I2C, LIN, RS232, A2B, GMSL, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi.
• Ability to design and implement test systems that simulate ECUs and solve hardware-test issues, with disciplined analysis and collaboration with design engineers.

Preferred

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Extensive digital and analog/mixed-signal circuit testing and LV124 automotive test execution experience.
• Experience with RTStand LV124, vector network analyzers, spectrum and vector signal analyzers, high-speed oscilloscopes, signal generators, and arbitrary waveform generators.
• Ability to derive test cases from product requirements and design or analyze procedures to minimize measurement error.
• Knowledge of industrial control systems and interfaces such as Ethernet/IP.
• Proficiency with measurement automation and scripting tools such as Python and LabVIEW.
• EMC/EMI testing knowledge.

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) $144,000—$198,000 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 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.