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Lucid Motors

Staff Systems Engineer, Power Electronics

Lucid Motors, Newark, CA


Leading the future in luxury electric and mobilityAt 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 Staff Systems Engineer, Power Electronics Systems. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his or her work with vigor and determination. 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. The role:Play a crucial role in the development, and enhancement of various electronic systems for electric vehicles.You will be at the forefront of cross-functional workstreams and system engineering activities, collaborating closely with hardware, software, mechanical, integration, and testing teams.Your responsibilities will encompass contributions to drivetrain, charging, and battery-level technologies, guiding them from prototype to production including development of requirements, defining system boundaries, and crafting robust system architecturesBe an integral part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering outstanding electronic productsLeading and driving system level activities for power electronics including charging, DCDC, BMS, and invertersAnalysis and design trade-off studies of electrical architecture and power converter topologiesQualifications:Solid background in electronics, and understanding of power electronics topologies (AC/DC, DC/DC, DC/AC)Solid understanding of power conversion topologies and control strategies, switching device characteristics and losses, gate driving circuit design, magnetics, capacitors etc.Automotive and large volume product development experience Experience leading system level definition and analysis of electronicsGood understanding of design for manufacturing, quality control and FMEAFunctional safety experience is a plusAll levels welcome Education:MS with over 5 years of experience, or PhD in electrical engineering Minimum – BS in the areas of power electronics, electric power, or electrical engineering.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)$140,000—$233,300 USDBy 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.