Senior Motion Planning and Controls Engineer

Lucid Motors
Newark
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 158,400 - 217,800 annuallyFunction: Software EngineeringExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Teamwork","Problem-solving"]

Senior-level engineer responsible for designing, prototyping, testing, and deploying high-performance motion planning and control algorithms for ADAS and autonomous driving systems. Works across software, hardware, and systems teams to ensure production-grade lateral and longitudinal control, with hands-on development, validation, and integration in a Newark, CA onsite environment.

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Lucid Motors
Lucid Motors
2 months ago

Senior Motion Planning and Controls Engineer

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Job Summary

Senior-level engineer responsible for designing, prototyping, testing, and deploying high-performance motion planning and control algorithms for ADAS and autonomous driving systems. Works across software, hardware, and systems teams to ensure production-grade lateral and longitudinal control, with hands-on development, validation, and integration in a Newark, CA onsite environment.
Location: Newark
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Software Engineering
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Design, prototype, test, and deploy motion planning and control algorithms for ADAS and autonomous driving systems.
  • •Implement state-of-the-art trajectory planning and real-time control techniques across lateral and longitudinal vehicle dynamics.
  • •Collaborate with software, hardware, and systems teams to ensure safe and reliable software integration and production readiness.
  • •Participate in the full development cycle, including simulation, SIL/HIL testing, and in-vehicle deployment and release.
  • •Contribute to architectural decisions, safety assessments, and product scalability.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 158,400 - 217,800 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kPaid Leave

Key Requirements

  • •5+ years of experience in motion control or trajectory planning for ADAS/Autonomous Driving (5+ years with MS) or 3+ years with a PhD
  • •Bachelor’s degree in Automotive, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering or a related field (advanced degrees preferred)
  • •Deep knowledge of control system design and real-time implementation (e.g., LQR, MPC)
  • •Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink or equivalent tools
  • •Familiarity with AUTOSAR and embedded software development practices
Experience:5+ yearsADASAutonomous VehiclesRoboticsAutomotive
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationTeamworkProblem-solving
Languages:English
Tech Stack:MATLABSimulinkC++PythonROSAUTOSAR

Company Brief

Lucid Motors
Designs, engineers, and manufactures luxury electric vehicles and related charging and energy solutions, focusing on high-performance, long-range EVs and advanced vehicle technology for premium consumers.
Industry: Electric Vehicles
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Newark, California, United States
Founded: 2007
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