Sr. AD/ADAS Validation Engineer (m/f/d)

The role

This person will perform validation, calibration, and data processing for AD and ADAS features in the EU. They will work with the ADAS and Robotaxi development team to validate hardware and software components.

What you will do

• Perform test validation of hardware/software components for AD/ADAS driving, safety, and parking functions
• Contribute to system architecture development and related validation tests
• Develop test plans for EU release features, including regulatory, field operational, and homologation testing
• Lead driving and safety features benchmarking and calibration
• Establish post-processing methods to analyse vehicle data
• Implement innovative solutions for vehicle testing and calibration with suppliers and internal teams
• Travel to execute driving and safety AD/ADAS features validation tests on vehicle
• Assist with the management and build-up of prototype and series production vehicle fleets
• Contribute to the definition and build-up of test vehicle fleets, test benches, and calibration installations
• Facilitate and align cross-functional technical teams on system level validation

Required qualifications

• Track record of working with hardware/software systems related to validating ADAS or AD automotive features for mass production, mileage accumulation and field testing
• Experience with developing and executing validation test plans and root causing issues
• Experience with automotive test methods, measurement systems and tools (HIL/SIL, Vector tools such as CANoe, CANape and CAPL, PeakCAN, etc., GPS/IMUs such as OXTS and Data Acquisition Systems such as
• Several years working experience at automotive Tier 1/2 suppliers or OEMs
• Programming skills related to integration, testing and automation (e.g. Python, C++)
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• BS minimum in System Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or similar and 5 years of engineering experience (for Senior) or 3 years (for non-senior) in the aut

Nice to have

• Knowledge and execution experience of GSR2 & NCAP scenarios for ADAS safety features using soft targets, VRUs, robot platforms etc.
• Previous experience with ADAS/AD longitudinal and lateral control systems at a Tier 1 or OEM
• Broad understanding of various ADAS/AD systems and interactions between mechanical, electrical and software components
• Experience with benchmarking, calibration & post-processing methods and/or tools
• Proficiency with agile development tools and environments (Jira, Jama, …)
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and applicable (safety) standards (e.g. ASPICE, ISO26262, ISO 21448, FMVSS, UN ECE, EU)
• Experience with project management, supplier management, team management and/or executing tasks in cross-functional team setup
• Experience managing fleet of vehicles for on-road testing & validation, scenario testing to confirm SOTIF coverage etc.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability coverage
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off
• Salaried/exempt employee accrue up to 160 hours paid time off
• Eligible employees may participate in Lucid’s equity program
• Eligible employees may participate in a discretionary annual cash incentive program

Before you apply

• For this position we are looking for local talent
• A background check may be required during the hiring process

About the company

Lucid is creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation. They use proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture to build vehicles in the global automotive market.