Senior HiL Test Engineer - Battery Software

Newark, CA, United States

Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility

At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility.

We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design – where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience.

Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we're providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you.

Senior HiL Test Engineer, Battery Software

Lucid's mission is to inspire the adoption of sustainable energy by creating the most captivating luxury electric vehicles, centered around human experience. We constantly look for talented, motivated individuals who have a proven record of excellence to join our team. Become part of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to transform the automotive and mobility industry.

We are currently seeking a Senior Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) Test Engineer to join our Battery Software team. This role requires deep expertise in embedded software verification, HiL systems, and power electronics. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and maintaining HiL test environments, developing automated test solutions, and validating critical battery software features in high-voltage applications.

You Will:

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate advanced battery monitoring and energy management features.

Design and implement HiL electrical architecture based on system requirements, including signal conditioning, power distribution, and safety interlocks.

Develop and configure dSPACE SCALEXIO HiL systems using ConfigurationDesk and ControlDesk.

Create and execute test plans for safety-critical BMS functionalities such as SOC, SOH, SOP, Charging controls and thermal management.

Develop closed-loop plant models in MATLAB/Simulink to simulate battery behavior and integrate them into HiL systems.

Automate test cases using ECU-TEST, Python, CAPL, and other scripting tools.

Conduct ECU-level testing using SIL and HiL setups, ensuring robust software integration and system behavior.

Troubleshoot test failures, hardware issues, and communication faults using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies) and tools like Vector CANoe, CANape, and CANalyzer.

Support continuous improvement of test automation frameworks, coverage, and reporting processes.

You Bring:

4+ years of experience in automotive embedded software verification and HiL testing.

Proven experience with dSPACE HiL systems, including SCALEXIO, ConfigurationDesk, and ControlDesk.

Strong background in HiL electrical architecture design and power electronics relevant to battery systems.

Expertise in MATLAB/Simulink for plant model development and integration into HiL systems.

Proficiency in ECU-TEST, Python, CAPL, and other scripting languages for test automation.

In-depth understanding of BMS features such as SOC, SOH, SOP, and charging/discharging characteristics.

Familiarity with networking devices and communication protocols (CAN, LIN, RS-232, USB, Automotive Ethernet).

Ability to design and build test benches and integrate test automation tools.

Excellent documentation skills for test planning, execution, and reporting.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with lithium-ion battery behavior and battery algorithms.

Exposure to commercial EV charging systems and their integration.

Knowledge of Git-based version control and CI/CD pipelines for test automation.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.

Be part of something amazing:

Come work alongside some of the best and most accomplished minds in the industry. Based in the heart of Silicon Valley, California, Lucid Motors is making significant breakthroughs in clean technology.

Beyond providing competitive salaries, we're providing a community for the brilliant minds who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you want to actively work towards creating a better, sustainable future, we'd love to have you join our team!

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.

Additional Compensation and Benefits: Lucid offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in Lucid's equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs. (Cash or equity incentive awards, if any, will depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and company performance.)

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