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Sr. Camera Engineer at Lucid Motors
Newark, CAFull-timeElectronicsPosted 14 days ago
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<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span data-contrast="none">About Lucid</span></span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">At Lucid, we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucid’s proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture, our award-winning vehicles bring our “Compromise Nothing™” approach to the global automotive market. That means refusing to choose between performance and sustainability, design and engineering, ambition and integrity. In Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity, we have designed and built vehicles that have redefined their segments, combining exceptional range, performance, design, and expansive space in a single experience.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":210,"335559739":210,"335559740":300}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">We achieve this through deep vertical integration, with design, engineering, and production happening in-house across our global offices and manufacturing facilities. Our teams come from industries around the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence. By refusing to settle, you can help redefine what’s possible and shape the future of mobility.</span></p></div><p><span data-contrast="none"><span data-teams="true">The ADAS Sensing team is responsible for the camera and sensing hardware that supplies the primary environmental inputs for Lucid's driver-assistance systems. Across the full product lifecycle, the team manages requirements, electrical and mechanical design, optical and vehicle integration, supplier execution, validation, and production support. It works closely with Perception Software, Systems, Functional Safety, Optical Engineering, Vehicle Integration, Manufacturing, and Quality. The quality and availability of camera hardware have a direct impact on safety, feature performance, and program timing.</span></span></p>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Role:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16382457,"335559738":263,"335559739":263,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="none">Evaluate capabilities of state-of-the-art image sensor prototypes.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16382457,"335559685":1695,"335559738":120,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Lead manufacturing partners on camera hardware design evaluation, prototyping, qualification, and production bring up.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16382457,"335559685":1695,"335559738":120,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Develop camera requirements and specification for the design, test, and manufacturing of camera modules</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16382457,"335559685":1695,"335559738":120,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Define the signals needed to be exchanged between sensors and other systems in the vehicle</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16382457,"335559685":1695,"335559738":120,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Be responsible for vehicle level verification, validation, and tuning of sensor hardware</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16382457,"335559685":1695,"335559738":120,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Assist in the development of sensor calibration and production manufacturing processes</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16382457,"335559685":1695,"335559738":120,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Interact with cross-functional engineering teams (Product design, Industrial design, Electrical Engineering, Optical Design) for camera hardware development and system integration.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16382457,"335559685":1695,"335559738":120,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Work with internal cross-functional teams on camera sub-system validation and testing (including image quality, electrical and mechanical testing) in both internal Labs and at manufacturing sites.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16382457,"335559685":1695,"335559738":120,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Be able to troubleshoot and diagnose problems using diagnostic tools</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16382457,"335559685":1695,"335559738":120,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Failure analysis and debugging of camera hardware at both module and product level.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16382457,"335559685":1695,"335559738":120,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Ability to design good methodology to identify, reproduce and fix some complex design problems.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16382457,"335559685":1695,"335559738":120,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Qualifications :</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16382457,"335559738":263,"335559739":263,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="none">5+ experience in camera hardware development, prototyping, testing, and lab work to validate imaging components, assembly, and system-level performance.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16382457,"335559685":1695,"335559738":120,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Experience in camera module design principles and best practices with an understanding of image quality fundamentals and their system drivers.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16382457,"335559685":1695,"335559738":120,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Experience designing/performing laboratory experiments for camera testing.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16382457,"335559685":1695,"335559738":120,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Strong knowledge of Electrical / EMC validation testing</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16382457,"335559685":1695,"335559738":120,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Strong understanding of vehicle communication networks such as automotive Ethernet, CAN (Controller Area Network), LIN, etc</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16382457,"335559685":1695,"335559738":120,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Experience with collaborative software development and regression testing (e.g. git, Jenkins, etc.)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16382457,"335559685":1695,"335559738":120,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Knowledge of sensor calibration and validation methods</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16382457,"335559685":1695,"335559738":120,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Experience of performing optical study to determine operational capability of different image sensor and lens combination.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16382457,"335559685":1695,"335559738":120,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Knowledge of camera related SerDes architecture.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16382457,"335559685":1695,"335559738":120,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Excellent communication skills</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16382457,"335559685":1695,"335559738":120,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Suppliers and project managing skills</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16382457,"335559685":1695,"335559738":120,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Advantageous:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16382457,"335559738":263,"335559739":263,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="none">Knowledge of ANSYS SPEOS optical simulation tools.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16382457,"335559685":1695,"335559738":120,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Familiarity with automotive regulations and functional safety standards (ASPICE, ISO 26262)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16382457,"335559685":1695,"335559738":120,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Experience with Vector tools and applications (CANape, CANalyzer, CANoe, Vflash) is required.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16382457,"335559685":1695,"335559738":120,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Education:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16382457,"335559738":263,"335559739":263,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="none">BS minimum in the areas of Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or other related fields</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16382457,"335559685":1695,"335559738":120,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Advanced degrees/ Ph.D. preferred for senior positions</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16382457,"335559685":1695,"335559738":120,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<div>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.</div><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><div>
<div><strong>Salary Range</strong>: 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.</div>
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<div> </div></div><div class="title">Base Pay Range (Annual)</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$144,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$198,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><div>
<p data-ccp-border-top="0px none " data-ccp-padding-top="0px" data-ccp-border-bottom="1px solid #000000" data-ccp-padding-bottom="1.3333333333333333px"><span data-contrast="auto"><span class="TextRun Underlined MacChromeBold SCXW258898025 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><strong><span class="NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW258898025 BCX0">Compensation</span></strong><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258898025 BCX0"><strong> & Benefits:<span data-teams="true"> </span></strong><span data-teams="true">Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive </span><span data-teams="true"><a id="menur13jl" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" href="https://mylucidbenefits.com/" target="_blank">benefits package</a> 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. </span></span></span></span></p>
<p data-ccp-border-top="0px none " data-ccp-padding-top="0px" data-ccp-border-bottom="1px solid #000000" data-ccp-padding-bottom="1.3333333333333333px"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Equal Opportunity: </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">At Lucid, we believe diversity strengthens everything we build. Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws and regulations.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335572079":6,"335572080":1,"335572081":0,"469789806":"single"}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Accessibility: </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">Lucid Motors is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need any accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at <a href="mailto:[email protected]">TA-Operations <@> lucidmotors.com</a>.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> <span data-teams="true"><strong>This email address is designated solely for accommodation requests and is not monitored for job applications or resume submissions. To be considered for employment, all applications must be submitted through the Lucid Motors Careers website.</strong></span></span></p>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">To all recruitment agencies:</span></strong><strong> </strong><span data-contrast="auto">Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Lucid Motors. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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