Sr. Hardware Camera Engineer, ADAS

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.

Join our innovative team at Lucid and help shape the future of automotive camera systems. As a Senior Camera Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in developing cutting-edge imaging solutions for advanced driver assistance systems.

You Will:

• Lead the evaluation and integration of state-of-the-art image sensor prototypes
• Collaborate with manufacturing partners on camera hardware design, prototyping, qualification, and production
• Develop comprehensive camera specifications and requirements for design, testing, and manufacturing
• Define and implement inter-system communication protocols for vehicle sensors
• Oversee vehicle-level verification, validation, and tuning of sensor hardware
• Contribute to sensor calibration and production manufacturing processes
• Work cross-functionally with Product Design, Industrial Design, Electrical Engineering, and Optical Design teams
• Conduct thorough camera sub-system validation and testing, including image quality, electrical, and mechanical assessments
• Lead troubleshooting and diagnostic efforts using advanced tools
• Perform failure analysis and debugging of camera hardware at module and product levels
• Design and implement methodologies to identify, reproduce, and resolve complex design challenges

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in camera hardware development, prototyping, and testing
• Proven expertise in camera module design principles and image quality fundamentals
• Strong background in designing and performing laboratory experiments for camera testing
• In-depth knowledge of Electrical/EMC validation testing
• Comprehensive understanding of vehicle communication networks (automotive Ethernet, CAN, LIN)
• Experience with sensor calibration and validation methods
• Proficiency in optical studies for image sensor and lens combinations
• Familiarity with camera-related SerDes architecture and GMSL2 video interface
• Excellent communication and project management skills

Advantageous:

• Experience with ANSYS SPEOS optical simulation tools
• Knowledge of automotive regulations and functional safety standards (FMVSS111, ISO 26262)
• Proficiency in Vector tools and applications (CANape, CANalyzer, CANoe, Vflash)

Education Requirements:

• BS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields (minimum requirement)
• Advanced degree or Ph.D. preferred for senior positions

Salary Range: 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.

Additional Compensation and Benefits: 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.)

Base Pay Range (Annual)

$133,400 - $183,400 USD

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