Homologation Engineer II - General Safety

Lucid Motors • Newark, CA

9h • $124,300 - $170,940

About The Position

Lucid is seeking a Homologation Engineer focused on body and general safety regulatory subjects. The role supports certification and compliance across vehicle platforms and global markets, requiring research, interpretation, and documentation of current and future regulations. The engineer will work cross-functionally with engineering teams and gain exposure to a variety of engineering disciplines.

Reporting to the General Safety Homologation Manager, the position initially supports and then conducts in-house regulatory tests under supervision before taking the lead on certain technical fields. The role also supports conformity checks across markets and requires attention to detail, a proactive mindset, and timely project delivery to support production timelines and market introductions. Travel domestically as needed, with potential for some international travel, is required.

Requirements

• BS or MS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• General understanding of automotive systems, vehicle development processes, and industry practices.
• Basic understanding of electric vehicle architecture.
• Ability to travel domestically as needed, with potential for some international travel.
• Valid U.S. driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in automotive regulatory compliance and certification activities, including FMVSS, UNECE/ECE, CMVSS, and other global vehicle regulations.
• Experience supporting testing for regulatory approvals.
• Experience working with regulatory authorities such as NHTSA, EPA, CARB, and EU Approval Authorities.
• Ability to perform under time-sensitive circumstances and deliver results.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders.
• Understanding of vehicle development processes, engineering change management, and project management principles.

Responsibilities

• Interpret, document, and cascade regulatory requirements to cross-functional engineering teams.
• Prepare and plan for regulatory testing.
• Conduct and support in-house and third-party regulatory testing.
• Create and maintain regulatory application documents for different markets.
• Participate in technical discussions with regulatory authorities, technical services, and internal engineering teams on general safety systems.
• Track running changes and ensure timely reporting.
• Develop working knowledge of existing and future automotive regulations.
• Support homologation activity at Lucid manufacturing facilities, including Conformity of Production and first-off-the-line checks.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and disability coverage
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Eligible employees may participate in the company's equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level