Senior Calibration Engineer — Drivability

Senior Calibration Engineer — Drivability

Southfield, MI

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.

• Calibrate industry‑leading torque control systems on high performance vehicles to achieve performance, drivability, and efficiency goals.
• Define attribute goals for drivability and work with powertrain, chassis, and other controls engineers to tune hardware and software simultaneously to achieve them.
• Work closely with controls engineers to develop a strong understanding of the system and improve algorithms to meet attribute goals.
• Travel to test facilities near‑by and around the world to calibrate systems in all relevant situations.
• Develop and execute test plans to validate calibrations against subjective, objective, regulatory, and functional safety requirements.

• Strong knowledge of vehicle dynamics, electric powertrains, and control theory fundamentals. First‑principles approach to understanding new systems and solving problems.
• Extensive experience in powertrain or drivability calibration, particularly for electric or high‑performance applications.
• Work effectively with others: receive and provide feedback clearly, kindly, and constructively.
• Data‑driven: translate subjective feedback into effective calibration changes through data analysis and sound reasoning.
• Superb written communication skills. Document progress and findings consistently and deliberately.
• Experience with relevant engineering tools, including a calibration interface like Vector CANape, ECU diagnostic tools, Matlab/Simulink, Git, etc.
• Driving experience recommended.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, computer, mechanical or other related technical/engineering discipline is required.
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience.

Lucid offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401(k). 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.

At Lucid, we don’t just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.