Senior/Staff Homologation Engineer

Lucid Motors•Newark, CA

10h•$164,600 - $241,340•Onsite

About The Position

Lucid is seeking a Technical Specialist or Senior Homologation Engineer focused on ADS Safety Assurance and Regulatory Strategy. The role independently reviews and assesses safety cases for Level 3 and Level 4 Automated Driving Systems (ADS), helps develop defensible safety arguments, and represents Lucid in technical engagements with regulators, governmental agencies, technical services, and approval authorities worldwide. The position works across engineering, safety, validation, legal, policy, and product development to ensure ADS products have audit-ready safety arguments suitable for regulatory assessment, deployment approvals, and commercialization. Reporting to the Primary Safety Homologation Manager, this position contributes to safety assurance across ADS and other safety-critical vehicle systems. It applies safety case methodologies, Functional Safety (ISO 26262), SOTIF (ISO 21448), Safety Management Systems, and emerging global ADS regulatory frameworks. The role also supports safety assessments for foundational vehicle controls, driver assistance features, and Level 2 through Level 2++ automation features. The position is fully onsite at Lucid 1 in Newark, California, or the Phoenix, Arizona Hub, with daily in-person presence required. Domestic travel may be needed, with potential for some international travel. The annual base pay range is $164,600–$241,340 USD. Lucid offers medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off, paid holidays, and paid sick leave; and a 401(k) retirement plan. Eligible employees may participate in an equity program and/or discretionary annual cash incentive program.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field.
At least 5 years of experience in automotive engineering, autonomous driving systems, functional safety, product safety, homologation, regulatory compliance, or related fields.
Strong knowledge of ISO 26262, ISO 21448, UL 4600, ISO 34502, and Safety Management System principles.
Experience developing, reviewing, or assessing safety cases for safety-critical systems.
Valid US driver's license.
Ability to work effectively under time-sensitive conditions and meet project milestones.
Daily in-person presence at Lucid 1 in Newark, CA, or the Phoenix, AZ Hub is required.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in a relevant engineering discipline.
Experience with Level 3 and/or Level 4 automated driving systems.
Experience supporting regulatory submissions, technical assessments, certification activities, or compliance programs.
Experience interacting with regulators, technical services, approval authorities, certification bodies, or governmental organizations.
Understanding of global ADS regulatory frameworks and approval pathways.
Experience presenting complex technical concepts to engineering audiences and external stakeholders.
Familiarity with safety assurance methodologies, risk assessment frameworks, structured safety arguments, and evidence-based safety demonstrations.
Strong understanding of autonomous driving technologies and safety assurance principles.
Experience working with cross-functional engineering teams to develop, review, or validate safety evidence.
Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills.
Ability to travel domestically as needed, with potential for some international travel.

Responsibilities

Lead independent technical reviews and assessments of ADS safety cases for Level 3 and Level 4 automated driving systems.
Collaborate with safety case developers, system engineers, and cross-functional teams to strengthen safety arguments and identify gaps, assumptions, weaknesses, or further validation needs.
Ensure safety claims are supported by objective, traceable, defensible evidence from simulation, software verification, closed-course and real-world testing, operational experience, and field performance data.
Challenge and validate the completeness, consistency, technical rigor, and regulatory adequacy of safety arguments before internal approval and external submission.
Coordinate collection, review, and integration of safety evidence across systems engineering, validation, Functional Safety, SOTIF, cybersecurity, and operational safety teams.
Establish and maintain evidence traceability, configuration management, document control, and lifecycle management frameworks for safety artifacts.
Review how software updates, hardware modifications, feature enhancements, operational changes, and ODD expansions affect safety-case validity throughout the product lifecycle.
Drive closure of safety-case findings and recommendations through cross-functional collaboration.
Develop and improve safety assurance methodologies, review processes, templates, and best practices for consistent, repeatable safety assessments.
Keep safety artifacts, evidence, and arguments audit-ready and aligned with regulatory expectations and industry best practices.
Represent Lucid's safety assurance function in discussions with regulators, approval authorities, technical services, and governmental organizations worldwide.
Develop strategies for demonstrating safety and achieving regulatory acceptance of ADS technologies across global markets.
Prepare and present safety-case materials for regulatory submissions, technical reviews, audits, governmental assessments, and approval processes.
Lead technical discussions on safety performance, risk management, validation approaches, and supporting safety evidence.
Respond to technical questions, review comments, and regulatory feedback with engineering data and structured safety arguments.
Monitor emerging ADS regulations, guidance, and industry practices and translate them into actionable engineering and compliance requirements.
Support development of regulatory positions and technical responses concerning autonomous vehicle deployment and safety demonstrations.
Support Functional Safety (ISO 26262) and SOTIF (ISO 21448) assurance activities across Lucid's safety-critical systems portfolio.
Review Functional Safety and SOTIF work products for alignment with broader safety assurance objectives and regulatory expectations.
Support safety assessments and audit readiness for electronically controlled vehicle systems, including braking, steering, propulsion, power distribution, and other safety-related controls.
Support safety assurance for advanced driver assistance systems, including Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), Emergency Lane Keeping Systems (ELKS), and other active safety technologies.
Support Functional Safety and SOTIF reviews for Level 2, Level 2+, and Level 2++ driving automation features and their system architectures.
Collaborate with Functional Safety, SOTIF, Systems Engineering, Validation, Active Safety, and ADS development teams to ensure safety artifacts are complete, traceable, technically sound, and audit-ready.
Support internal, external, regulatory, and third-party audits related to ADS safety, Functional Safety, SOTIF, Safety Management Systems, and organizational safety processes.
Coordinate preparation of technical evidence packages, presentations, responses, and documentation for assessments and audits.
Keep safety-case documentation, governance processes, and supporting records inspection-ready throughout the product lifecycle.
Support closure of audit findings, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Contribute to organizational readiness for future regulatory assessments, conformity evaluations, and deployment approvals.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life coverage
Disability coverage
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Paid sick leave
401(k) retirement plan
Eligible employees may participate in an equity program
Eligible employees may participate in a discretionary annual cash incentive program