Senior/Staff Homologation Engineer - ADS Safety Assurance

The role

You will evaluate and strengthen safety cases for Level 3 and Level 4 Automated Driving Systems. You will represent the company in technical engagements with global regulators and technical services.

What you will do

• Lead technical review and assessment of ADS safety cases for Level 3 and Level 4 systems.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to strengthen safety arguments and identify gaps.
• Ensure safety claims are supported by objective, traceable, and defensible evidence.
• Coordinate the collection and integration of safety evidence across multiple teams.
• Review the impact of software and hardware changes on safety case validity.
• Serve as a technical representative in discussions with regulatory agencies and approval authorities.
• Develop strategies for achieving regulatory acceptance of ADS technologies globally.
• Prepare and present safety case materials for regulatory submissions and audits.
• Monitor and assess emerging ADS regulations and industry best practices.
• Support Functional Safety and SOTIF assurance activities.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in automotive engineering, autonomous driving systems, functional safety, product safety, homologation, regulatory compliance, or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 26262, ISO 21448, UL 4600, ISO 34502, and Safety Management System principles.
• Experience developing, reviewing, or assessing safety cases for safety-critical systems.
• Valid US Driver’s license.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience with Level 3 and/or Level 4 automated driving systems.
• Experience supporting regulatory submissions, technical assessments, certification activities, or compliance programs.
• Experience interacting with regulators, technical services, approval authorities, certification bodies, or governmental organizations.
• Understanding of global ADS regulatory frameworks and approval pathways.
• Experience presenting complex technical concepts to both engineering audiences and external stakeholders.
• Familiarity with safety assurance methodologies, risk assessment frameworks, structured safety arguments, and evidence-based safety demonstrations.
• Strong understanding of autonomous driving technologies and safety assurance principles.
• Experience working with cross-functional engineering teams to develop, review, or validate safety evidence.
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability coverage
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Salaried/exempt employees accrue up to 160 hours paid time off
• Equity program
• Discretionary annual cash incentive program

About the company

Lucid creates mobility experiences through proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture. The company performs design, engineering, and production in-house across global offices and manufacturing facilities.