Sr. Motion Planning and Controls Engineer

Sr. Motion Planning and Controls Engineer

Location:

Newark, CA (onsite five days a week)

We are seeking a senior engineer to design, develop, and deploy industry-leading motion planning and control algorithms for next-generation driver assistance and autonomous systems. This role involves collaboration across software, hardware, and systems teams to ensure robust design, testing, and deployment of production‑grade lateral and longitudinal control algorithms.

• Design, prototype, test, and deploy motion planning and control algorithms for ADAS and autonomous driving systems.
• Implement state‑of‑the‑art approaches to trajectory planning, route planning, and real‑time control.
• Develop and tune classical and modern controllers (e.g., LQR, MPC, PID, Adaptive, Robust) for both lateral and longitudinal vehicle dynamics.
• Conduct model‑based design and validation using MATLAB/Simulink or equivalent tools.
• Participate in the full development cycle, from simulation and SIL/HIL testing to in‑vehicle implementation and release.
• Collaborate closely with systems, validation, perception, and platform teams to ensure safe and seamless software integration.
• Contribute to architectural decisions, safety assessments, and product scalability.

• Bachelor’s degree in Automotive, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (advanced degrees preferred).
• 5+ years of experience (with MS) or 3+ years (with PhD) in motion control or trajectory planning for ADAS/Autonomous Driving.
• Deep knowledge of control system design and real‑time implementation using modern control approaches (e.g., LQR, MPC).
• Proven experience deploying lateral and longitudinal controllers in a production or research vehicle environment.
• Proficiency in modeling and simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink).
• Solid understanding of ADAS/AD systems, robotics, and vehicle dynamics.
• Strong communication skills and ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

• Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Python, and MATLAB.
• Experience with middleware frameworks like ROS.
• Familiarity with AUTOSAR and embedded software development practices.
• Experience in bench testing, SIL/HIL integration, and scenario‑based simulation.
• Knowledge of safety standards and automotive system regulations (e.g., ISO 26262).
• Background in agile development environments, version control (e.g., Git), and static code analysis.

Base Pay Range (Annual): $158,400 – $217,800 USD.

Lucid offers competitive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, vacation, 401(k), and equity programs. Additional incentive awards are subject to company and individual performance.

Lucid Motors is an equal‑opportunity workplace and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.