Staff Systems Engineer Smart Energy, Power Electronics

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.

Staff Systems Engineer Smart Energy, Power Electronics

We are currently seeking a skilled and dedicated Systems Engineer to join our cross functional team supporting Lucid’s mission in driving the world forward through advanced technology. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Hardware, Firmware and Software system architecture broadly ranging from board specification/design, power conversion topologies, wired/wireless communication, and embedded platform software. If you are a proactive, highly motivated Systems Engineer with a passion for innovation and a commitment to delivering exceptional results, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us in shaping the future of e-Mobility and be part of a team dedicated to creating technologies which support the world’s strides towards decarbonization for future generations to come.

The Role:

 - You will lead and integrate the development of smart charging and home energy management technology, both onboard and offboard the vehicle.

 - Your responsibilities will lead and drive system level activities for power electronics including charging, Smart Energy and EVSE including V2H (Vehicle to Home), V2G (Vehicle to Grid)

 - Play a crucial role in the development, and enhancement of various electronic systems for electric vehicles including development of requirements, defining system boundaries, and crafting robust system architectures

-You will be at the forefront of cross-functional workstreams and system engineering activities, collaborating closely with product, hardware, software, mechanical, integration, and testing teams.

 -Be an integral part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering outstanding electronic products

 

Qualifications:

- 3+ years experience in system architecture for electrical systems including power conversion and wireless/wired communication for consumer grade electronic application 

- Understanding of national and international regulatory standards bodies (UL, NEC, EN, IEC, SAE or ISO) landscape and their relevance to system architecture and product design

- A background in electronics, and understanding of power electronics topologies(AC/DC, DC/DC, DC/AC)

- A background in architecting systems based on product requirements for reliability involving PCB design down to MCU specification involving low power wired & wireless communications between local hardware, cloud backends and end user interfaces.

- Good understanding of power conversion topologies and control strategies, switching device characteristics and losses, gate driving circuit design, magnetics, capacitors etc.

 - Well-developed team-work and interpersonal skills in a cross-functional environment

- Able to show teamwork to resolve problems and a thought process to drive successful solutions.

- Ability to leverage engineering fundamentals and problem-solving skills to demystify complex problem sets into easily distinguishable sub-systems with capability to translate product level L1 requirements into engineering design criteria in the DVP&R process.

- Proven track record from concept creation through production and support for full development and design in the product life cycle.

 - INCOSE Certification - Outstanding communication and reporting skills - Have strong ethics, attention to detail and desire to create the very best product

 - Excellent writing, verbal and organization skills

 

Preferred:

- Understanding of Electrical Vehicle systems and high-power application requirements.

 - In-depth understanding of electronics design and delivery processes, from concept to mass production.

- Experience working in or with automotive OEMs to deliver power electronics solutions.

- Knowledge of electric vehicle systems and their high-power applications and related requirements.

- Knowledge of Power electronics control software engineering