Technical Fellow, Connectivity Architect

Technical Fellow, Connectivity Architect

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.

Lucid Motors is seeking a forward-thinking Telematics & Connectivity Architect to lead the design and implementation of vehicle connectivity systems. This leadership role focuses on secure, scalable, and high-performance telematics architectures that enable seamless communication, OTA updates, and compliance with global standards within the Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) ecosystem.

• Architect and implement the vehicle’s embedded connectivity modules (apps, middleware, firmware).
• Lead development of secure OTA frameworks for software, firmware, and telematics updates.
• Design and optimize communication routing architecture for low-latency, high-reliability operations.
• Ensure compliance and implementation of eCall system architectures (EU 2015/758, NG112, NENA i3).
• Define and enforce cybersecurity, privacy, and safety standards for connected vehicle systems.
• Integrate vehicle telematics with cloud-based solutions, edge computing, and intelligent data routing. Design communication gateways integrating vehicle networks (CAN, CAN-FD, Flex Ray, Automotive Ethernet) with telematics and cloud systems using protocols like SOME/IP, DDS, and MQTT.
• Integrate telematics systems with vehicle diagnostics and health management systems (UDS, OBD-II), enabling predictive maintenance and remote troubleshooting.
• Ensure compliance with automotive cybersecurity regulations and standards such as ISO/SAE 21434 and UNECE R155/R156, including secure boot, certificate management, and trusted execution environments (TEEs).
• Architect connectivity solutions aligned with service-oriented SDV platforms, enabling modular, over-the-air updatable services and distributed control logic.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware/software teams, cybersecurity, and global regulatory experts.
• Provide technical mentorship and drive innovation across connectivity technologies.

• 10+ years of experience in automotive telecommunications, telematics, or mobile connectivity systems.
• Strong expertise in 5G, LTE, Bluetooth, V2X, GNSS, and embedded communication gateways.
• Proven experience designing scalable OTA update frameworks and secure communication pathways.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance for emergency call systems across EU and North America.
• Proficiency in cloud integration, edge computing, and secure data transmission.
• Strong technical leadership and ability to influence cross-functional teams.

• Familiarity with mobile development supporting vehicle telematics and remote controls.
• Familiarity with diagnostic systems and integration with telecommunication modules.

• BS degree in Telecommunications, Electrical/Software Engineering, or related field.
• MSc. preferred with focus on connected vehicle systems or telematics.

Salary Range
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The compensation range for this position is specific to the locations listed below and is the range Lucid reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; and other relevant business and organizational factors.

Base Pay Range (Annual)

$211,500 - $310,200 USD

Additional Compensation and Benefits
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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. (Cash or equity incentive awards, if any, will depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and company performance.)

To all recruitment agencies
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Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Lucid Motors employees. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.