Sr. Validation Engineer, ADAS/AD, California

Your Role:

" Be responsible for test validation of hardware/software components related to ADAS/AD highway driving & safety functions such as Adaptive Cruise Control, Highway Assist, Lane Change Assist, Lane Departure Protection etc.

" Contribute in discussions to system architecture development & feature requirements, and develop related validation tests on component and vehicle level

" Assist with the management to the definition and build-up of our fleet of prototype and series production vehicles for validation of ADAS/AD features, field operation testing, mileage accumulation and data collection processes

" Leverage state-of-the-art processes and tools for test plans, field tests in different locations, data transfer & analysis and results in a highly interactive and collaborative environment

" Lead the development/adoption of new processes and tools for ADAS/AD Systems Engineering Validation on field vehicles at Lucid

" Be responsible for testing coverage of features, confirming SOTIF, data analysis and feature validation tests while ensuring traceability to functional and performance requirements

" Facilitate and align related cross-functional technical teams such as HMI, functional safety, powertrain, infotainment, cybersecurity, homologation, and ADAS/AD on system level validation and development activities

" Work closely with suppliers, manage supplier partnerships and engagement;

" Work with suppliers and internal teams to implement innovative solutions for vehicle testing approaches to optimize system test and validation strategies in terms of efficiency, cost and final product quality

" Contribute to the timely delivery of fully validated, high-quality customer features

Required Qualifications:

" Several years working experience at automotive Tier 1/2 suppliers or OEMs, with an understanding of automotive processes and workflows

" A proven track record of working with hardware/software systems related to ADAS or AD automotive features for mass production

" Experience debugging, testing and bringing up complex hardware/software systems

" Experience developing and executing validation test plans

" Experience with automotive test methods, measurement systems and tools (HIL/SIL, Vector, PCAN, Grafana etc.)

" Experience managing fleet of vehicles for on-road testing & validation, scenario testing to confirm SOTIF coverage etc.

" Capability and creativity to successfully complete projects with unconventional ideas in highly constrained, innovative startup environments

" 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 in the automotive industry

OR

" MS minimum in System Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or similar and 3 years of engineering experience in the automotive industry

Advantageous:

" Previous experience with ADAS/AD longitudinal & lateral control systems as well as safety features at a Tier 1 or OEM

" Broad understanding of various ADAS/AD systems and the interactions between mechanical, electrical and software components within the system

" Proficiency with agile development tools and environments (Jira, Jama, ...)

" Programming skills related to integration, testing and automation (e.g. Python, C++); Some understanding of ADAS software development in C++

" Knowledge of relevant regulations and applicable (safety) standards for typical ADAS features (e.g. ASPICE, ISO26262, FMVSS, EuroNCAP, SOTIF)

" Experience with project management, supplier management and executing tasks in cross-functional team setup

" MS or PhD in System Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or similar preferred