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Simulation and Development Engineer, Body Controls   

Phoenix, AZOnsiteFull TimePosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • computer engineering
  • electrical engineering
  • mechanical engineering
  • automotive systems
  • Matlab
  • Simulink
  • Stateflow
  • Polyspace
  • ModelAdvisor
  • M-scripting

Nice to have

  • Automotive Body Control
  • 12V systems
  • ISO 26262
  • Autosar
  • electric vehicle systems
  • CANalyzer

Role summary

The Body Controls team is seeking a Simulation and Development Engineer to develop and support software for vehicle features like access, security, closures, windows, mirrors, lighting, seating, power management, and diagnostics. Responsibilities include developing unit tests, control systems, and test cases using a model-based development lifecycle with tools like Matlab/Simulink. The role involves collaborating with simulation engineers, integrating features into controller code, testing on-vehicle, and contributing to the automotive software development lifecycle. A Bachelor's degree in a related technical field and 2+ years of experience in automotive control system design and SIL/MIL testing are required.

About Lucid

At Lucid, we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucid’s proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture, our award-winning vehicles bring our “Compromise Nothing™” approach to the global automotive market. That means refusing to choose between performance and sustainability, design and engineering, ambition and integrity. In Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity, we have designed and built vehicles that have redefined their segments, combining exceptional range, performance, design, and expansive space in a single experience.

We achieve this through deep vertical integration, with design, engineering, and production happening in-house across our global offices and manufacturing facilities. Our teams come from industries around the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence. By refusing to settle, you can help redefine what’s possible and shape the future of mobility.

Overview Job Title: Simulation and Development Engineer, Body Controls

About the Team

The Body Controls team is responsible for many of the vehicle features customers use every day, including access and security, closures, windows, mirrors, lighting, seating, power management, and diagnostics. The team develops and supports software across multiple ECUs and vehicle platforms, ensuring high-quality customer experiences from development through production and service.

 This is a highly cross-functional team that works on embedded software development, diagnostics, vehicle integration, supplier management, new hardware bring-up, and production support. The team owns end-to-end delivery of body electronics features across multiple vehicle programs, offering engineers broad technical exposure and significant ownership of customer-facing vehicle functionality.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop Unit Tests based on requirements for software components developed to a model-based development lifecycle
  • Create harnesses in Simulink Test and design negative and positive test cases for the software component
  • Develop control systems for vehicle body controls features.
  • Develop requirements and related test cases for access control and other assigned features modeled in Matlab/Simulink.
  • Collaborate with simulation engineers to improve or develop a simulation model/platform to analyze, optimize, and troubleshoot access control and localization algorithms.
  • Assist in the integration of features into the controller code base. Test the developed software on the vehicle and assist in calibration of the features.
  • Learn and contribute to automotive software development lifecycle. From requirements to integration.
  •  What You Bring 

    Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree (or higher) in computer engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, automotive systems, or related technical fields is required.
  • 2+ years of experience with automotive control system design and development, Software-In-Loop (SIL) and Model-In-Loop (MIL) testing
  • Expert knowledge of model-based design and testing using Matlab, Simulink, Stateflow, Polyspace, ModelAdvisor, M-scripting and Simulink Test.
  • Proficiency in C, C++, and Python scripting
  • Experience with industry standard development tools such as JAMA/JIRA/Git/Confluence.
  • Experience in working with cross-functional teams. Creativity in design, hands-on ability, and strong communication skills.
  • Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with Automotive Body Control and 12V systems
  • Common understanding of ISO 26262 and Autosar.
  • Experience in designing controllers for electric vehicle systems.
  • Experience with CAN analysis tools like CANalyzer and CANape. Experience with Embedded Coder in Matlab/Simulink.
  • Master's degree (or higher education) in computer engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, automotive systems, or related technical fields is preferred.
  • Work Location Requirement:

  •  This role is fully onsite at Lucid Phoenix Hub
  • 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.

    Equal Opportunity: At Lucid, we believe diversity strengthens everything we build. Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws and regulations.

    Accessibility: Lucid Motors is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need any accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at TA-Operations <@> lucidmotors.com. This email address is designated solely for accommodation requests and is not monitored for job applications or resume submissions. To be considered for employment, all applications must be submitted through the Lucid Motors Careers website.

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