Lucid Motors · 2 hours ago
Senior HiL Test Engineer - Battery Software
Newark, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$154K/yr - $212K/yr
4+ years expLucid Motors is a company focused on luxury electric vehicles and sustainable energy. They are seeking a Senior Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) Test Engineer for their Battery Software team, responsible for designing and maintaining HiL test environments, developing automated test solutions, and validating battery software features in high-voltage applications.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesElectric VehicleTransportation
Responsibilities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate advanced battery monitoring and energy management features
Design and implement HiL electrical architecture based on system requirements, including signal conditioning, power distribution, and safety interlocks
Develop and configure dSPACE SCALEXIO HiL systems using ConfigurationDesk and ControlDesk
Create and execute test plans for safety-critical BMS functionalities such as SOC, SOH, SOP, Charging controls and thermal management
Develop closed-loop plant models in MATLAB/Simulink to simulate battery behavior and integrate them into HiL systems
Automate test cases using ECU-TEST, Python, CAPL, and other scripting tools
Conduct ECU-level testing using SIL and HiL setups, ensuring robust software integration and system behavior
Troubleshoot test failures, hardware issues, and communication faults using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies) and tools like Vector CANoe, CANape, and CANalyzer
Support continuous improvement of test automation frameworks, coverage, and reporting processes
Qualification
Required
4+ years of experience in automotive embedded software verification and HiL testing
Proven experience with dSPACE HiL systems, including SCALEXIO, ConfigurationDesk, and ControlDesk
Strong background in HiL electrical architecture design and power electronics relevant to battery systems
Expertise in MATLAB/Simulink for plant model development and integration into HiL systems
Proficiency in ECU-TEST, Python, CAPL, and other scripting languages for test automation
In-depth understanding of BMS features such as SOC, SOH, SOP, and charging/discharging characteristics
Familiarity with networking devices and communication protocols (CAN, LIN, RS-232, USB, Automotive Ethernet)
Ability to design and build test benches and integrate test automation tools
Excellent documentation skills for test planning, execution, and reporting
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
Preferred
Experience with lithium-ion battery behavior and battery algorithms
Exposure to commercial EV charging systems and their integration
Knowledge of Git-based version control and CI/CD pipelines for test automation
Benefits
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Disability insurance
Vacation
401k
Equity program
Discretionary annual incentive program
Company
Lucid Motors
Lucid Motors is an automotive company that specializes in electric cars.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$14.23BKey Investors
UberAyar Third Investment CompanyThe Michigan Economic Development Corporation
2025-11-12Post Ipo Debt· $975M
2025-07-17Post Ipo Equity· $300M
2025-04-03Post Ipo Debt· $1.1B
Leadership Team
Marc Winterhoff
Chief Executive Officer (interim)
Peter Rawlinson
CTO and CEO
Recent News
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