ADAS/AD Simulation Engineer - Tools
Lucid Motors · Southfield, United States · 13h ago
About Lucid
At Lucid, we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucid’s 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 integrity. In 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 production happening in-house across our global offices and manufacturing facilities. Our teams come from industries around the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence. By refusing to settle, you can help redefine what’s possible and shape the future of mobility.
Your Role:
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks and tooling to orchestrate ADAS/AD SIL (Software-in-Loop) and HIL (Hardware-in-Loop) simulations, including test execution, result collection, and reporting.
- Design and maintain tooling for large-scale regression execution, including scheduling, failure triage, log management, and metrics extraction.
- Support scenario-based validation by enabling tooling for scenario configuration, parameterization, execution, and result evaluation.
- Be responsible for creating tools for creating data visualizations either from scratch or leveraging open-source solutions such as Foxglove
- Update and maintain the automation tools based on feedback from users of the HIL and SIL system
- Develop an understanding of HIL and SIL simulation setup for L2++ and L3 ADAS/AD driving, safety, and parking functions
- Develop, maintain, and scale CI/CD pipelines for ADAS simulation workflows (e.g., per-commit smoke tests, nightly regressions), including integration with version control, build systems, and simulation farms.
- Monitor pipeline health, reduce execution time, and improve overall simulation reliability and debuggability.
- Support HIL and SIL development as necessary
- Work with suppliers as necessary and represent Lucid ADAS systems validation team.
Expectations:
- Very good understanding of software development for automation tools, post-processing and application development
- Highly proficient in Python; working knowledge of MATLAB for analysis, modeling, and automation
- Working experience with object-oriented software design and API development
- Experience and comfort working with data from different sources and in different formats
- Strong experience working in Linux-based development environments, including shell scripting and automation
- Experience with containerization and environment management (Docker or similar)
- Basic understanding of ADAS/AD features or other physical systems
- Capability and creativity to successfully complete projects with unconventional ideas in highly constrained, innovative startup environments
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) & ownership mindset
Advantageous / Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience working in HIL and SIL setups for validating ADAS features at OEM or Tier 1
- Experience managing large volumes of simulation data, logs, and performance metrics
- Experience with C++ for simulation interfaces or performance-critical tooling
- Experience with scenario standards and formats such as OpenSCENARIO and OpenDRIVE
- Experience integrating simulation tools with ROS2 or similar middleware
- Understanding of SOTIF, ISO 26262, NCAP
- 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, …)
Requirements:
- BS minimum in System Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or similar and 3+ years of engineering experience in the automotive industry OR
- MS minimum in System Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or similar and 1+ years of engineering experience in the automotive industry
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 120 hours paid time off, and salaried/exempt employee accrue up to 160 hours paid time off. Eligible employees may also participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program. Incentive and equity awards, if applicable, are determined based on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results, in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.
Equal Opportunity: At Lucid, we believe diversity strengthens everything we build. Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws and regulations.
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