About the position
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. We are currently seeking a Sr. Plant Vehicle Software and Integration Engineer, Vehicle Development to support vehicle software operations and diagnostics in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role requires an experienced professional with a strong background in automotive software integration, diagnostics, and communication protocols. Our ideal candidate brings a hands-on mindset, excellent problem-solving skills, and thrives in cross-functional collaboration between manufacturing and engineering teams. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate technical depth, a proactive attitude, and a passion for continuous improvement in vehicle bring-up, software configuration, and diagnostic readiness on the assembly line.
Responsibilities
- Support all aspects of vehicle software integration, validation, and troubleshooting within the manufacturing environment.
- Diagnose and resolve complex software and communication issues across vehicle domains (CAN, LIN, Ethernet, DoIP) in collaboration with manufacturing and engineering teams.
- Proficient in developing and maintaining purpose-built software solutions and automation scripts to improve efficiency and aid in engineering tasks.
- Collect, maintain, and report on key vehicle assembly and software integration metrics to support process improvement and quality assurance.
- Work cross-functionally with Low Voltage Systems, Diagnostic, and Manufacturing Engineering teams to troubleshoot electrical and software issues during assembly and validation.
- Ensure consistent vehicle configuration management and support end-of-line (EOL) and bring-up activities.
- Collaborate with Engineering teams at HQ to resolve systemic issues and deploy updates to manufacturing.
- Contribute to prototype build events and vehicle launch support, ensuring software readiness and test coverage.
- Regular travel between Casa Grande, AZ and Newark, CA to support builds and cross-functional collaboration.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
- 5+ years of experience in automotive software and EE integration.
- Strong understanding of vehicle communication protocols (CAN, LIN, UDS, DoIP) and diagnostic standards.
- Familiar with UDS-based software flashing and diagnostic routines described under ISO-14229.
- Proficient with tools such as Vector CANalyzer, CANoe, and capable of interpreting complex network logs.
- Skilled in scripting, including development of automation and diagnostic tools for testing and validation purposes.
- Hands-on experience with ECUs, sensors, actuators, and interpreting electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
- Comfortable using lab instruments like oscilloscopes, multimeters, and configuring test benches.
- Experience supporting OEM-level manufacturing or prototype build environments, especially during ramp-up and launch phases.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills across manufacturing and engineering functions.
- Proficient in the use of AI tools for improving efficiency in day-to-day tasks.
