Lucid Motors · 5 days ago
Test and Validation Engineer, Vision and Communication
Newark, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$114K/yr - $157K/yr
3+ years expLucid Motors is a company focused on luxury electric vehicles that enhance the human experience. The successful candidate will be responsible for testing and validating automotive lighting systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesElectric VehicleTransportation
Responsibilities
Develop and execute test plans for automotive lighting systems to ensure they meet design specifications and performance criteria
Conduct functional, environmental, and durability testing of lighting components and systems
Perform optical measurements and photometric testing to validate lighting performance
Analyze test data and generate detailed test reports
Work with multiple external lab partners to set up, execute, and monitor testing
Define test requirements for different optical components
Ensure all testing activities are documented and adhere to quality management systems and regulatory requirements
Support with lessons learn and DFMEA activities
Work closely with design and development teams to ensure seamless integration of lighting systems into vehicles
Participate in design reviews and provide feedback on testability and validation requirements
Collaborate with suppliers and external testing laboratories to coordinate testing activities
Ensure that automotive lighting systems comply with relevant industry standards and regulations
Stay up to date with emerging technologies, trends, and regulatory changes in automotive lighting
Conduct root-cause analysis and resolve issues encountered during testing and validation
Support with initial electronics samples bring up, testing and debugging with the EE engineers
Create basic scripts in python for test routines
Create programs to support the testing and measurement of components
Automation of simple process, data analysis and acquisition
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience testing and validating lighting systems
Experience designing, executing, and managing testing and validation processes
In-depth knowledge of lighting technologies and testing methodologies
Experience analyzing data and generating test reports
Experience with Python scripting to automate test routines, data processing, and report generation
Hands-on experience with electronics, bring-up and debugging hardware systems
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field
Preferred
Experience designing and executing testing and validation of automotive systems
In-depth knowledge of automotive lighting systems, testing methodologies, and standards and regulations
Experience with optical measurement equipment and photometric testing
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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