Lucid Motors · 8 hours ago
Technical Fellow, Automotive Control Systems Architect
Newark, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$247K/yr - $362K/yr
10+ years expLucid Motors is a leader in luxury electric vehicles, seeking a visionary Control Systems Architect to join their Architecture team. The role involves driving the design and implementation of advanced control architectures for next-generation automotive systems, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with safety standards.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesElectric VehicleTransportation
Responsibilities
Collaborate within the architecture team and broader cross-functional teams across the E/E stack to define and evolve vehicle control system architecture aligned with product roadmaps and platform strategies
Lead system-level control architecture across multiple vehicle domains: powertrain, vehicle dynamics, thermal systems, energy management, and ADAS
Define control system interfaces, control loops, and functional partitioning across real-time embedded ECUs and distributed vehicle networks (e.g., CAN, LIN, Ethernet)
Guide the selection and use of real-time embedded platforms. Lead architecture and design of centralized ECU systems responsible for interfacing with critical peripherals such as braking and steering systems
Design and optimize power management and power state strategies for different battery technologies, including low-voltage lead-acid and Li-ion chemistries for 12V and 48V systems
Incorporate ECU hardware and software design considerations to support these varying power states efficiently and reliably
Drive model-based development using MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow, including support for automatic code generation and integration processes
Ensure compliance with ISO 26262 (Functional Safety) and support the development of safety architectures, hazard analyses, and safety cases in collaboration with Functional Safety teams
Support system-level integration and in-vehicle validation in collaboration with testing and calibration teams
Participate in producing architectural specifications, initiate architectural reviews, and contribute to interface definitions, overall documentation, and system traceability
Collaborate cross-functionally with software, hardware, systems, quality, safety, and cybersecurity teams to ensure cohesive and compliant system delivery
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 10 years of experience in automotive control systems, including architecture definition and cross-domain integration
Strong expertise in control theory, system dynamics, and embedded control system design
Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink and model-based development tools, including automatic code generation (e.g., Embedded Coder)
Familiarity with ISO 26262 and experience working with ASIL-rated systems
Experience with automotive ECUs, communication protocols (CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet), and development tools (e.g., CANalyzer, INCA)
Proven experience in power management and low-voltage battery system design (lead-acid and Li-ion, 12V and 48V)
Strong systems thinking, analytical skills, and architectural mindset
Excellent communication, documentation, and technical leadership skills
Preferred
Experience with electric vehicles (EVs) or autonomous vehicle systems
Familiarity with AUTOSAR Classic and Adaptive platforms
Familiarity with vehicle systems engineering, ASPICE, and ISO/SAE 21434 (cybersecurity)
Hands-on experience with HiL, MiL, and SiL testing, vehicle calibration, and real-time embedded systems
Knowledge of Body Control, Vehicle Control, and Thermal Systems, including function resource allocation
Expertise in both zonal centralized and domain ECU architectures, with a clear understanding of the pros and cons of both architectures; experience in CPU benchmarking, AUTOSAR, middleware implementation, and real-time processor design focused on simplifying harness complexity
Experience designing centralized ECU architectures interfacing with critical vehicle peripherals such as braking and steering
Familiarity with homologation processes and regulatory requirements
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering; Master's degree preferred
Benefits
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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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$14.23BKey Investors
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2025-11-12Post Ipo Debt· $975M
2025-07-17Post Ipo Equity· $300M
2025-04-03Post Ipo Debt· $1.1B
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Chief Executive Officer (interim)
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