Sr. Systems Engineer, OTA-Connectivity

Company: Lucid Motors
Location: Southfield
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

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. We are currently seeking a Senior Systems Engineer for our Connectivity domain and Over-The-Air(OTA) update features. The successful candidate will exhibit a clear understanding of automotive systems and development thereof. The candidate will be responsible for definition of Model Based Systems Engineering deliverables for Connectivity domain and OTA Updates features. A thorough understanding of system development lifecycle(s) is required to be successful in this role, gained through prior OEM or Tier 1 industry experience. Our ideal candidate exhibits a proactive, can-do attitude and approaches their work systematically with vigor, determination and accuracy. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment. You Will: Lead the end?to?end systems engineering for the vehicle OTA software update ecosystem—including requirements, architecture, integration, validation, and compliance—spanning in?vehicle ECUs, telematics, update orchestration, diagnostics, and cloud services. Decompose vehicle?level OTA features to ECU?level and cloud/service requirements, own traceability to verification and validation Work closely with Functional Safety Engineers to support development of functional safety concepts and be accountable for the Technical Safety Concept(s). Align safety analyses (HARA, ASIL decomposition) for OTA activities (e.g., degraded features during update) Work closely with the test teams to define and execute the verification and validation plans Work closely with hardware and software development teams on architecture and implementation of allocated requirements Work closely, where applicable, with suppliers to validate component functionality Support product level validation test plan development and execution Coordinate and plan with program management the systems engineering lifecycle activities to deliver to the program release milestones Support the continuous improvement of systems engineering processes across the enterprise You bring: 3 years in systems engineering for Connected Vehicles / Embedded Systems, OTA. Experience with vehicle connectivity architecture (TCU, Modem, GNSS, antennas) Knowledge of cellular technologies, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth Experience applying Model Based Systems Engineering in a production environment Experience with Automotive embedded electronic product development Experience with ISO26262 in driving requirements and designs for automotive systems Experience with ASPICE conforming process models Hands?on with bootloaders, secure boot, A/B partitioning, delta updates, and campaign orchestration Passion for driving elegant system designs from product definition to engineering solutions. Solid understanding of engineering first principles and systems engineering. Ability to quickly comprehend complex systems, identify problems, and effectively coordinate an action plan to drive decisions. Excellent verbal and written communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences. Ability to solve open-ended engineering problems using systems-level thinking. A detail-oriented personality with solid documentation and reporting skills. Ownership mindset, enthusiasm, and a collaborative spirit. Advantageous: Experience using Cameo/Magic Cyber Systems Engineer and Requirements Management Tools Knowledge of SysML v1, application thereof to system development Industrial experience of Functional Safety, FMEA and risk management processes Working level understanding of Electrical, Electronic and Programmable Systems and Components Understanding of AUTOSAR Architectures Good organizational skills INCOSE certifications such as ASEP, CSEP Education Requirements: BS degree in electrical, computer or other appropriate engineering discipline. Master’s degree in engineering preferred 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. 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.) By Submitting your application, you understand and agree that your personal data will be processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice . If you are a California resident, please refer to our California Candidate Privacy Notice . To all recruitment agencies : Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Lucid Motors employees. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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