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Senior Battery Reliability & Validation Engineer

Lucid Motors


Job Location:

Newark, DE - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 144000 - 198000
Posted: 29 September 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About Lucid

At Lucid we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucids 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 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 productionhappening in-houseacross our global offices the world united by a shared commitment to refusing to settle youcanhelpredefinewhatspossible andshape the future of mobility.


The Senior Battery Reliability & Validation Engineer is responsible for executing and improving battery reliability durability and performance validation testing for module and pack-level battery systems. This role owns electrical cycling activities and supports thermal mechanical and environmental validation efforts to characterize product performance over life.

The ideal candidate is highly hands-on with automated battery test systems and has strong experience operating cyclers data acquisition systems and battery validation equipment in a fast-paced product development environment.

Role:

Reliability & Durability Validation

    • Develop and execute battery reliability and durability test plans for module and pack programs.
    • Perform electrical cycling life-cycle testing accelerated aging performance characterization and durability evaluations.
    • Support thermal mechanical vibration environmental and performance validation activities.
    • Monitor test progression and identify degradation trends anomalies and failures.

Battery Test Systems

    • Configure operate and maintain battery cyclers and automated validation systems.
    • Support commissioning and deployment of new test equipment and laboratory capabilities.
    • Design and implement instrumentation for voltage current temperature and other critical measurements.
    • Troubleshoot test equipment and collaborate with suppliers to resolve system issues.

Automation & Data Analysis

    • Develop automated test workflows and data monitoring tools.
    • Analyze large datasets to assess battery degradation and reliability performance.
    • Create reports dashboards and visualizations that drive engineering decisions.
    • Improve data quality accessibility and reporting efficiency.

Cross-Functional Support

    • Partner with Battery Safety Cell Engineering Design Engineering Manufacturing and Controls teams.
    • Support root cause investigations and design validation efforts.
    • Contribute to development of validation methodologies procedures and best practices.
    • Work closely with technicians to ensure safe and efficient test execution.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Physics Mechatronics or related field.
  • 3 years of experience in battery testing validation reliability engineering or related fields.
  • Experience with lithium-ion battery systems and battery performance characterization.
  • Hands-on experience operating battery cyclers and automated test equipment.
  • Understanding of electrical thermal and mechanical validation testing.
  • Experience with instrumentation and DAQ systems.
  • Proficiency in Python MATLAB LabVIEW or similar engineering tools.
  • Strong troubleshooting analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and technical documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with NI-based testing platforms and NI VeriStand.
  • Experience with AVL Lynx battery testing systems.
  • Experience with Arbin Maccor Neware PEC or equivalent battery cyclers.
  • Familiarity with high-voltage battery systems.
  • Experience developing automated data pipelines and dashboards.
  • CAD experience
  • Knowledge of battery durability reliability and certification testing.
  • Experience commissioning battery test equipment and laboratory infrastructure.
At Lucid we dont just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color national or ethnic origin age religion disability sexual orientation gender gender identity and expression marital status and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.

Required Experience:

Senior IC


About Company

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 1 ... View more

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