Sr. Camera Engineer

Lucid Motors
Newark, CA
On-site

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience in camera hardware development and automotive communication networks.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 5+ years in camera hardware development and automotive sensor integration
    — “5+ experience in camera hardware development, prototyping, testing, and lab work”
  • Individuals skilled in automotive communication networks and cross-functional collaboration
    — “Strong understanding of vehicle communication networks such as automotive Ethernet, CAN (Controller Area Network), LIN, etc”
  • Those with a background in optical engineering and sensor calibration processes
    — “Experience with collaborative software development and regression testing (e.g. git, Jenkins, etc.)”

Things to consider

  • The role requires direct involvement in manufacturing partner interactions and product validation.
    — “Lead manufacturing partners on camera hardware design evaluation, prototyping, qualification, and production bring up.”
  • Strong supplier and project management skills are essential for this role.
    — “Suppliers and project managing skills”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience in sensor calibration and validation methods in your resume.
    — “Knowledge of sensor calibration and validation methods”
  • Demonstrate your ability to define system-level signals for sensor integration.
    — “Define the signals needed to be exchanged between sensors and other systems in the vehicle”
  • Showcase your hands-on experience with lab experiments and failure analysis techniques.
    — “Experience designing/performing laboratory experiments for camera testing”
  • Emphasize your understanding of automotive safety standards and regulations.
    — “Familiarity with automotive regulations and functional safety standards (ASPICE, ISO 26262)”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • successful camera hardware design and validation
  • optimized sensor calibration processes
  • reliable camera module integration
Typical background
camera hardware developmentelectrical engineeringsensor calibration

Skills & requirements

Required

Camera Hardware DevelopmentSensor CalibrationElectrical EngineeringEMC ValidationVehicle Communication NetworksCollaborative Software DevelopmentRegression Testing

Preferred

Failure AnalysisDiagnostic ToolsCamera Module DesignImage Quality Fundamentals

Stack & domain

Camera Hardware DevelopmentImage Sensor PrototypesVehicle Communication Networks

About the role

Original posting from Lucid Motors

About Lucid

At Lucid, we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucid’s proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture, our award-winning vehicles bring our “Compromise Nothing™” approach to the global automotive market. That means refusing to choose between performance and sustainability, design and engineering, ambition and integrity. In Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity, we have designed and built vehicles that have redefined their segments, combining exceptional range, performance, design, and expansive space in a single experience. 

We achieve this through deep vertical integration, with design, engineering, and production happening in-house across our global offices and manufacturing facilities. Our teams come from industries around the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence. By refusing to settle, you can help redefine what’s possible and shape the future of mobility.

The ADAS Sensing team is responsible for the camera and sensing hardware that supplies the primary environmental inputs for Lucid's driver-assistance systems. Across the full product lifecycle, the team manages requirements, electrical and mechanical design, optical and vehicle integration, supplier execution, validation, and production support. It works closely with Perception Software, Systems, Functional Safety, Optical Engineering, Vehicle Integration, Manufacturing, and Quality. The quality and availability of camera hardware have a direct impact on safety, feature performance, and program timing.

Role: 

Evaluate capabilities of state-of-the-art image sensor prototypes. 

Lead manufacturing partners on camera hardware design evaluation, prototyping, qualification, and production bring up. 

Develop camera requirements and specification for the design, test, and manufacturing of camera modules 

Define the signals needed to be exchanged between sensors and other systems in the vehicle 

Be responsible for vehicle level verification, validation, and tuning of sensor hardware 

Assist in the development of sensor calibration and production manufacturing processes 

Interact with cross-functional engineering teams (Product design, Industrial design, Electrical Engineering, Optical Design) for camera hardware development and system integration. 

Work with internal cross-functional teams on camera sub-system validation and testing (including image quality, electrical and mechanical testing) in both internal Labs and at manufacturing sites. 

Be able to troubleshoot and diagnose problems using diagnostic tools 

Failure analysis and debugging of camera hardware at both module and product level. 

Ability to design good methodology to identify, reproduce and fix some complex design problems. 

Qualifications : 

5+ experience in camera hardware development, prototyping, testing, and lab work to validate imaging components, assembly, and system-level performance. 

Experience in camera module design principles and best practices with an understanding of image quality fundamentals and their system drivers. 

Experience designing/performing laboratory experiments for camera testing. 

Strong knowledge of Electrical / EMC validation testing 

Strong understanding of vehicle communication networks such as automotive Ethernet, CAN (Controller Area Network), LIN, etc 

Experience with collaborative software development and regression testing (e.g. git, Jenkins, etc.) 

Knowledge of sensor calibration and validation methods 

Experience of performing optical study to determine operational capability of different image sensor and lens combination. 

Knowledge of camera related SerDes architecture. 

Excellent communication skills 

Suppliers and project managing skills 

Advantageous: 

Knowledge of ANSYS SPEOS optical simulation tools. 

Familiarity with automotive regulations and functional safety standards (ASPICE, ISO 26262) 

Experience with Vector tools and applications (CANape, CANalyzer, CANoe, Vflash) is required. 

Education: 

BS minimum in the areas of Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or other related fields 

Advanced degrees/ Ph.D. preferred for senior positions 

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.

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.

 Base Pay Range (Annual)$144,000—$198,000 USD

Compensation & Benefits: Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays, paid sick leave; and a 401(k) retirement plan. Hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off, and salaried/exempt employee accrue up to 160 hours paid time off.  Eligible employees may also participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program. Incentive and equity awards, if applicable, are determined based on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results, in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.  

Equal Opportunity: At Lucid, we believe diversity strengthens everything we build. Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws and regulations. 

Accessibility: Lucid Motors is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need any accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at TA-Operations <@> lucidmotors.com. This email address is designated solely for accommodation requests and is not monitored for job applications or resume submissions. To be considered for employment, all applications must be submitted through the Lucid Motors Careers website.

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To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Lucid Motors. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. 

Source: Lucid Motors careers

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