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Sr Automation Engineer, Test and Validation

Lucid Motors


Job Location:

Newark, DE - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 144000 - 198000
Posted: 29 September 2026 (23 hours 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.


We arecurrentlyseekinga Sr Automation Engineer Test and Validation to join the LV Test & Validation organization to help drive the successful on-time execution of DVP activities. Our ideal candidate brings a proactive handson mindset and consistently demonstrates technical rigor ownership and a commitment to highquality results. Candidateswill be expected todemonstrateexcellence in their respectivefieldsto possessthe ability to learn quickly andtostrivefor perfectionwithin a fast-paced environment.

The Role:

Report to Test and Validation team and will beresponsible for:

  • Designing/implementing automated test scripts for executing DVT and Compliance test cases and generating summary reports
  • Design and take ownership of a unified automated test system for controlling load simulators thermal chambers power supplies DAQ units and other equipment used in environmental and electrical testing.
  • Develop embedded test software for in-house designed test simulator to streamline and improve ECU testing.
  • Supporting and assisting test engineers to develop test plans define setups procure equipment debug issues and analyze complex test data.

Qualifications:

  • Extensive experience developing and deploying fully automated test scripts for executing DV/DVT test cases.
  • Strong background in both HW and SW testing including environmental electrical and functional validation.
  • Demonstrated ability to design analyze and optimize test procedures to minimize measurement error and improve repeatability.
  • Ability to review schematics and develop embedded software to control defined functions.
  • Knowledge of industrial control systems and communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP CAN SPI I2C LIN RS232 and highspeed interfaces such as Gigabit Ethernet and FPDLink.
  • Experience in developing embedded software with various chipsets such as NXP.
  • Proficiency with measurement automation tools and scripting languages such as C/C Python andLabview.
  • Familiarity with EMC/EMI test environment is a PLUS

EducationRequirements:

  • Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or Computer Science (MS preferred)
  • At least 5 years of experiencein HW testing and test automation (Automotive is a plus)
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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