Lucid Motors · 4 days ago
Staff Diagnostic Control Systems Engineer
Southfield, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
5+ years expLucid Motors is a company focused on creating luxury electric vehicles that enhance the human experience. They are seeking a Staff Diagnostic Control Systems Engineer to lead the design and development of diagnostic functions, ensuring compliance with safety standards and enhancing vehicle performance.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesElectric VehicleTransportation
Responsibilities
Lead the design and development of diagnostic functions at the ECU level to detect, isolate, and manage system faults
Develop and maintain robust diagnostic strategies for complex mechatronic and electronic systems
Conduct system-level analysis and fault injection testing to assess safety criticality, FTTI, robustness, and failure impacts using simulations and sub-system HIL testing
Lead FMEA activities for software features and hardware functions to identify and address gaps in diagnostic coverage
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate use cases, FMEAs, simulations, and DV/PV needs into diagnostic system requirements and implementation plans
Work with the Functional Safety team to define and architect functions that meet requirements derived from the Safety process according to ISO26262
Partner with the Service team to define part replacement strategies and ensure efficient fault recovery
Utilize diagnostic services (UDS) on Ethernet, CAN and LIN for fault reporting, diagnostic data communication and diagnostic routines
Support Diagnostic System Engineers in authoring diagnostic data using CANdela Studio
Develop functional and software diagnostic requirements for model based and hand code software implementation
Conduct and participate in design reviews to ensure diagnostic integrity across systems
Develop test plans and test cases to validate diagnostic performance at both ECU and system integration levels
Identify, document and aid in root causing and fixing bugs related to diagnostics software and calibration
Ensure compliance with AUTOSAR diagnostic standards by collaborating with platform and architecture teams
Contribute to building a world-class electric vehicle platform with exceptional engineering precision
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience with embedded control systems
3+ Experience in automotive diagnostics, fault detection, and fault handling
Demonstrated hands-on experience with system level bring-up and calibration of diagnostic functions
Strong background of system design, implementation, testing and maintenance
Expert knowledge in controls algorithm design and implementation
Expert knowledge of model-based design using Matlab/Simulink/Stateflow and good understanding of C/C++
Solid understanding of diagnostic architecture
Experience with industry standard requirements and agile development tools such as CAMEO, JAMA, JIRA, Git, Confluence
Proven ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively
Strong debugging skills and a creative, hands-on approach to problem-solving
BS (MS preferred), in the areas of electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, automotive systems, or other related fields
Preferred
Experience in OBD II
Common understanding of ISO 26262 and Autosar
Experience in designing controllers for electric vehicle systems
Experience with tools such as CANoe, CANalyzer, CANape
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Vacation
401k
Equity program
Discretionary annual incentive program
Company
Lucid Motors
Lucid Motors is an automotive company that specializes in electric cars.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$14.23BKey Investors
UberAyar Third Investment CompanyThe Michigan Economic Development Corporation
2025-11-12Post Ipo Debt· $975M
2025-07-17Post Ipo Equity· $300M
2025-04-03Post Ipo Debt· $1.1B
Leadership Team
Marc Winterhoff
Chief Executive Officer (interim)
Peter Rawlinson
CEO and CTO
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