Program Test Manager, Software Quality

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 Program Test Manager. This position requires an experienced professional with a strong background in managing complex test projects from planning to execution and continuous improvement. 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:

• Create and maintain program-level test plans and strategies covering all layers from component level HW/SW testing to final vehicle validation with a focus on E/E systems
• Lead test plan reviews to ensure completeness and alignment of component, domain and system test plans
• Set and communicate test goals and standards for both, LUCID internal teams as well as suppliers
• Align test schedules with program milestones and SW release schedules
• Establish test metrics, drive for consistency of test methodologies, test reporting and terminology
• Participate in change management, test results, release readiness and program milestone reviews
• Continuously improve test coverage and efficiency through systematic analysis of test coverage and defects
• Coordinate test asset availability between test teams and PMO
• Work with software quality and process engineering teams to define and document test processes, standards and metrics

Qualifications:

• Bachelors in the areas of Computer Science or any related fields, Masters preferred
• 5+ years of experience in test management of complex systems
• Advanced knowledge of test, software and product development methodologies
• Demonstrated leadership, ability to coordinate cross-functional work to completion, analytical skills and attention to detail
• Experience with agile and waterfall development methodologies
• Experience with testing related tools and techniques, including requirements, test, debug and defect management tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred:

• Experience with testing to meet industry and automotive standards (IEEE, ASPICE, ISO 26262, homologation, localization, …)
• Automotive test engineering experience, incl. ADAS/AD, ASPICE, functional safety testing
• Formal training and certification in project and test management (PMP, ISTQB, …)
• Experience with driving organizational change

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.

·       California (Bay Area) - $115,000-$165,000

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.)

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.

Notice regarding COVID-19 protocols  

At Lucid, we prioritize the health and wellbeing of our employees, families, and friends above all else. In response to the novel Coronavirus all new Lucid employees, whose job will be based in the United States may or may not be required to provide original documentation confirming status as having received the prescribed inoculation (doses). Vaccination requirements are dependent upon location and position, please refer to the job description for more details.

Individuals in positions requiring vaccinations may seek a medical and/or religious exemption from this requirement and may be granted such an accommodation after submitting a formal request to and the subsequent review and approval thereof by our dedicated Covid-19 Response team.

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