Sr. ADAS Validation Engineer

We are currently seeking a skilled Sr. Validation Engineer / Validation Engineer responsible for validation, data processing of features related to ADAS in EU in collaboration with Lucid's ADAS development team. This position requires a professional with a track record of successfully validating automotive (ADAS) systems into production. As the successful candidate, you will join a world-class Vehicle Development & Test Europe team. Candidates should be excellent engineers and organizers that have demonstrated the ability to learn quickly and work effectively in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his or her work with vigor and determination.

Your Role:

• Be responsible for test validation of hardware/software components related to ADAS/AD functions such as Adaptive Cruise Control, Highway Assist, Automatic Emergency Braking, Cross-Traffic Alert, Lane Departure Protection, Automatic Parking & Surround View  etc.
• Contribute to validation tests on vehicle level; Contribute to the timely delivery of fully validated, high-quality customer features
• Be responsible for test plans for EU release developed features by ADAS team, and support relevant regulatory testing, field operational testing (FOT) coverage as required by ADAS team, data analysis and root causing
• Support establishing post-processing methods to analyze vehicle data
• Leverage state-of-the-art processes, tools for test plans, field tests, data transfer & analysis as well as support the development/adoption of new processes and tools in a highly interactive and collaborative environment
• Work with suppliers and internal teams to implement innovative solutions for vehicle testing to optimize system test and validation strategies in terms of efficiency, cost and final product quality
• Travel as necessary to execute ADAS features validation tests on vehicle at proving ground testing facilities and perform detail data analysis
• Assist with the management to the definition and build-up of our fleet of prototype and series production vehicles for validation of ADAS/AD features, field operation testing, mileage accumulation and data collection processes
• Facilitate and align related cross-functional technical teams such as HMI, functional safety, powertrain, infotainment, cybersecurity, homologation, and ADAS/AD on system level validation
• Leverage state-of-the-art processes and tools for test plans and results and ALM to work in a highly interactive and collaborative environment
• Collaborate with component owners for ADAS driving and safety functions

Expectations:

• A proven track record of working with hardware/software systems related to  validating ADAS or AD automotive features for mass production, mileage accumulation and field testing
• Experience with developing and executing validation test plans and root causing issues
• Experience with automotive test methods, measurement systems and tools (Vector tools such as CANoe, CANape and CAPL, PeakCAN, etc.)
• Preferred knowledge of GSR2 & NCAP scenarios
• Several years working experience at automotive Tier 1/2 suppliers or OEMs, with an understanding of automotive processes and workflows
• Programming skills related to integration, testing and automation (e.g. Python, C++)
• Capability and creativity to successfully complete projects with unconventional ideas in highly constrained, innovative startup environments
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

Advantageous:

• Broad understanding of various ADAS/AD systems and the interactions between mechanical, electrical and software components within the system
• Experience with post-processing methods and/or tools
• Proficiency with agile development tools and environments (Jira, Jama, …)
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and applicable (safety) standards for typical ADAS features (e.g. ASPICE, ISO26262, FMVSS)
• Experience with project management, supplier management, team management and/or executing tasks in cross-functional team setup
• Experience managing fleet of vehicles for on-road testing & validation, scenario testing etc.

Requirements:

• BS minimum in System Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or similar and 5 years of engineering experience (for Senior) or 3 years (for non-senior) in the automotive industry

OR

• MS minimum in System Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or similar and 3 years of engineering experience (for Senior) or 1 year (for non-senior) in the automotive industry