Sr. Plant Vehicle Software and Integration Engineer

We launched Lucid in 2016 to build the world’s best cars and accelerate the shift to clean energy. Our vehicles deliver best-in-class performance *and* efficiency. Equally important, we’re building a world-class team: From our state-of-the-art factory in Arizona to our global headquarters in California’s Silicon Valley, we’re recruiting high-performing people who want to help decarbonize Earth. Join us!

We are currently seeking a Sr. Plant Vehicle Software and Integration Engineer, Vehicle Development to support vehicle software operations and diagnostics in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role requires an experienced professional with a strong background in automotive software integration, diagnostics, and communication protocols. Our ideal candidate brings a hands-on mindset, excellent problem-solving skills, and thrives in cross-functional collaboration between manufacturing and engineering teams. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate technical depth, a proactive attitude, and a passion for continuous improvement in vehicle bring-up, software configuration, and diagnostic readiness on the assembly line.

The Role:

• Support all aspects of vehicle software integration, validation, and troubleshooting within the manufacturing environment.
• Diagnose and resolve complex software and communication issues across vehicle domains (CAN, LIN, Ethernet, DoIP) in collaboration with manufacturing and engineering teams.
• Proficient in developing and maintaining purpose-built software solutions and automation scripts to improve efficiency and aid in engineering tasks.
• Collect, maintain, and report on key vehicle assembly and software integration metrics to support process improvement and quality assurance.
• Work cross-functionally with Low Voltage Systems, Diagnostic, and Manufacturing Engineering teams to troubleshoot electrical and software issues during assembly and validation.
• Ensure consistent vehicle configuration management and support end-of-line (EOL) and bring-up activities.
• Collaborate with Engineering teams at HQ to resolve systemic issues and deploy updates to manufacturing.
• Contribute to prototype build events and vehicle launch support, ensuring software readiness and test coverage
• Regular travel between Casa Grande, AZ and Newark, CA to support builds and cross-functional collaboration

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in automotive software and EE integration.
• Strong understanding of vehicle communication protocols (CAN, LIN, UDS, DoIP) and diagnostic standards.
• Familiar with UDS-based software flashing and diagnostic routines described under ISO-14229.
• Proficient with tools such as Vector CANalyzer, CANoe, and capable of interpreting complex network logs.
• Skilled in scripting, including development of automation and diagnostic tools for testing and validation purposes.
• Hands-on experience with ECUs, sensors, actuators, and interpreting electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Comfortable using lab instruments like oscilloscopes, multimeters, and configuring test benches
• Experience supporting OEM-level manufacturing or prototype build environments, especially during ramp-up and launch phases
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across manufacturing and engineering functions
• Proficient in the use of AI tools for improving efficiency in day-to-day tasks.

 

At Lucid, we don’t 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.