Intern, Test Engineer, Model Based Design, Controls Software Engineer, Summer 2026

Lucid Motors • Newark, CA

2d • $50 - $70 • Onsite

About The Position

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 seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented summer intern to join our Model Based Design Controls Engineering team. As an intern you will develop and verify critical automotive control systems, including Powertrain Control Systems, Active Chassis Systems and Torque Controller.

Requirements

• Basic understanding of Simulink/Model-Based Design
• Familiarity with MATLAB, C/C++, or Python
• Exposure to software testing concepts and version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Field(s) of study: Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Automotive Engineering, or a related field
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree program at an accredited university.
• Proof of enrollment in current or into next program (MS)

Nice To Haves

• Basic understanding of ISO 26262
• Ability to write scripts in Python or MATLAB for automating test workflows and data analysis
• Control Systems: Basic understanding of control theory and its application in automotive systems

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing unit tests based on software requirements.
• Help create Simulink test harnesses and design basic positive/negative test cases.
• Support MIL/SIL/PIL testing under supervision.
• Participate in software integration testing, focusing on validating component interactions.
• Learn and apply modeling guidelines and best practices.
• Contribute to automated regression testing efforts.
• Maintain documentation of test results and observations.
• Attend team meetings and collaborate on process improvements.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees