Lucid Motors
Staff Engineering Program Manager ADAS Validation
Lucid Motors, Newark, California, United States, 94560
Staff Engineering Program Manager ADAS Validation
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. We are currently seeking an experienced leader to join our ADAS/AD team as Staff Engineering Program Manager, ADAS/AD Validation Engineering under the leadership of Sr. Manager of ADAS/AD validation. Our ideal candidate exhibits a proactive, can-do attitude and approaches their work systematically with vigor, determination and accuracy; and can plan & support ADAS/AD validation execution. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment. This role is located on-site at Headquarters in Newark, CA. Role Responsibilities:
Cross-functionally lead ADAS validation engineering team activity planning & resource planning including testing vehicles, equipment, transportation, regulatory & validation testing schedules for on-road, proving ground testing & simulation for various vehicle programs from concept to post-SOP Create and own ADAS features verification & validation plans under the guidance of engineering managers that align with internal and external customer needs, major program milestones and involved stakeholders Align with ADAS program and feature delivery program managers to provide validation plans & deliverable timelines and represent ADAS validation in various internal ADAS planning meetings; Communicate ADAS/AD validation progress to overall ADAS/AD organization, other program managers and executives as needed Align with organization's digital integration and software release groups for OTA software cycles and feature delivery plans; Support planning of ADAS/AD software releases, support release managers & technical leads and communicate ADAS software validation status under direction of ADAS validation engineering leadership Identify and track cross team dependencies and handshake points, foster collaboration, monitor status, help resolve issues, report, and fill the gaps Drive JIRA ticket resolution process, including triaging, root cause analysis, countermeasure identification, verification and implementation etc. for ADAS/AD validation tickets Interact with and coordinate work between various hardware & software teams, product, systems engineering, function safety, and other teams requiring inputs/outputs from the ADAS/AD validation Document ADAS/AD validation for each OTA and ADAS feature releases and sign off under guidance of ADAS/AD validation engineering leadership Support in planning & development of ADAS/AD dashboards on validation data, ticket status, V&V testing coverage etc. Required Qualifications:
BS degree in electrical, mechanical, computer, systems engineering or related engineering discipline AND 10+ years of experience in the automotive field with 8+ in ADAS/AD features development execution (validation preferred) OR MS degree in electrical, mechanical, computer engineering or related engineering discipline AND 8+ years of experience in the automotive field with 6+ in ADAS/AD features development execution (validation preferred) 5+ years of experience in technical program management in ADAS Success in leading cross-functional teams in launching ADAS/AD features into production An ability to lead through ambiguity and enabling teams to perform in this environment Expertise using JIRA, Confluence, and other project management tools Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills and an ability to explain difficult or sensitive information in an easy to understand manner Ability to quickly comprehend complex problems and effectively facilitate the team to a decision and coordinate the action plan. Excellent interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills, with ability to work in a high-pace highly complex cross-functional environment. Strong analytical and quantitative skills with ability to drive decisions using data and metrics Preferred Qualifications:
Previous project management experience from an OEM or a Tier1 in ADAS/AD validation, SW development, or systems engineering Previous experience with lean-agile framework, and development and deployment process Knowledge of relevant regulations and applicable safety standards for typical ADAS features (e.g. ASPICE, FMVSS, EuroNCAP, R79, GSR2, etc.) ADAS/AD experience as product manager/system engineer/validation engineer/software developer MS or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, System Engineering, or similar preferred 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. Salary Range: The compensation range for this position is specific to the locations listed below and is the range Lucid reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; and other relevant business and organizational factors. Base Pay Range (Annual): $153,100 - $224,510 USD
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. We are currently seeking an experienced leader to join our ADAS/AD team as Staff Engineering Program Manager, ADAS/AD Validation Engineering under the leadership of Sr. Manager of ADAS/AD validation. Our ideal candidate exhibits a proactive, can-do attitude and approaches their work systematically with vigor, determination and accuracy; and can plan & support ADAS/AD validation execution. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment. This role is located on-site at Headquarters in Newark, CA. Role Responsibilities:
Cross-functionally lead ADAS validation engineering team activity planning & resource planning including testing vehicles, equipment, transportation, regulatory & validation testing schedules for on-road, proving ground testing & simulation for various vehicle programs from concept to post-SOP Create and own ADAS features verification & validation plans under the guidance of engineering managers that align with internal and external customer needs, major program milestones and involved stakeholders Align with ADAS program and feature delivery program managers to provide validation plans & deliverable timelines and represent ADAS validation in various internal ADAS planning meetings; Communicate ADAS/AD validation progress to overall ADAS/AD organization, other program managers and executives as needed Align with organization's digital integration and software release groups for OTA software cycles and feature delivery plans; Support planning of ADAS/AD software releases, support release managers & technical leads and communicate ADAS software validation status under direction of ADAS validation engineering leadership Identify and track cross team dependencies and handshake points, foster collaboration, monitor status, help resolve issues, report, and fill the gaps Drive JIRA ticket resolution process, including triaging, root cause analysis, countermeasure identification, verification and implementation etc. for ADAS/AD validation tickets Interact with and coordinate work between various hardware & software teams, product, systems engineering, function safety, and other teams requiring inputs/outputs from the ADAS/AD validation Document ADAS/AD validation for each OTA and ADAS feature releases and sign off under guidance of ADAS/AD validation engineering leadership Support in planning & development of ADAS/AD dashboards on validation data, ticket status, V&V testing coverage etc. Required Qualifications:
BS degree in electrical, mechanical, computer, systems engineering or related engineering discipline AND 10+ years of experience in the automotive field with 8+ in ADAS/AD features development execution (validation preferred) OR MS degree in electrical, mechanical, computer engineering or related engineering discipline AND 8+ years of experience in the automotive field with 6+ in ADAS/AD features development execution (validation preferred) 5+ years of experience in technical program management in ADAS Success in leading cross-functional teams in launching ADAS/AD features into production An ability to lead through ambiguity and enabling teams to perform in this environment Expertise using JIRA, Confluence, and other project management tools Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills and an ability to explain difficult or sensitive information in an easy to understand manner Ability to quickly comprehend complex problems and effectively facilitate the team to a decision and coordinate the action plan. Excellent interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills, with ability to work in a high-pace highly complex cross-functional environment. Strong analytical and quantitative skills with ability to drive decisions using data and metrics Preferred Qualifications:
Previous project management experience from an OEM or a Tier1 in ADAS/AD validation, SW development, or systems engineering Previous experience with lean-agile framework, and development and deployment process Knowledge of relevant regulations and applicable safety standards for typical ADAS features (e.g. ASPICE, FMVSS, EuroNCAP, R79, GSR2, etc.) ADAS/AD experience as product manager/system engineer/validation engineer/software developer MS or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, System Engineering, or similar preferred 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. Salary Range: The compensation range for this position is specific to the locations listed below and is the range Lucid reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; and other relevant business and organizational factors. Base Pay Range (Annual): $153,100 - $224,510 USD