Technical Specialist, Motion Controls Architecture

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Technical Specialist, Motion Controls Architecture

The Motion Controls Architecture team develops scalable control-system architectures that coordinate propulsion, braking, steering, suspension, chassis, and supervisory control functions to achieve vehicle-level performance, safety, and drivability goals.

As a Technical Specialist, Motion Controls Architecture , you will be a senior individual contributor and technical authority responsible for defining, developing, and guiding the realization of complex controls architectures which span multiple software components, ECUs, vehicle subsystems, sensors, and actuators.

This is a hands-on technical leadership role. You will lead controls design initiatives, develop technically defensible solutions, mentor engineers, and influence decisions across Motion Controls and partner organizations. You may also coordinate the technical activities of other engineers during project execution while staying directly engaged in architecture development.

You will collaborate with internal engineering teams as well as external technology partners and suppliers to define interfaces, resolve system dependencies, aid in selecting sensors/actuators, and ensure the coordinated pursuit of overall control system performance/robustness to achieve desired vehicle attributes. The successful candidate will combine deep expertise in control systems, vehicle dynamics, embedded systems, distributed controls architecture, and functional safety with strong skills in communication, mentoring, and technical leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the design and development of complex, system-level controls architectures spanning multiple software components, ECUs , vehicle subsystems, sensors, actuators, and communication interfaces.
• Apply control theory, dynamic-system analysis, signal processing, estimation, and system-level reasoning to develop robust and scalable Motion Controls solutions.
• Lead technical initiatives from problem definition to realization t

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e benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays, paid sick leave; and a 401(k) retirement plan. Hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off, and salaried/exempt employee accrue up to 160 hours paid time off. Eligible employees may also participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program. Incentive and equity awards, if applicable, are determined based on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results, in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

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