Sr. Homologation Engineer at Lucid Motors

Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Homologation, Regulatory compliance, Vehicle certification, GSO standards, SASO regulations, MOIAT requirements, Automotive engineering, Conformity of production, Stakeholder management, Technical documentation, Arabic language, EV homologation, Quality assurance, Manufacturing support, Regulatory affairs

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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. Role Overview: Lucid Motors is seeking a Senior Homologation Engineer to lead all vehicle certification activities for the Gulf region. Based in Riyadh, this role will support regulatory compliance activities across Gulf markets and will serve as the primary regional authority interface with SASO, MOIAT, GSO, and associated agencies. The position also acts as the key homologation and regulatory focal point between the Middle East operations and Lucid Motors’ headquarters in the United States, ensuring alignment on certification strategy, timing, and technical decisions. Key Responsibilities: Gulf Homologation & Regulations: Lead homologation strategy, planning, and execution for all Lucid vehicles destined for Gulf markets. Manage certification activities in accordance with GSO standards, SASO regulations, and MOIAT requirements. Maintain deep expertise in Gulf regulatory frameworks and proactively track regulatory changes, assessing business and product impact. Act as the primary point of contact for regional authorities, certification bodies, and technical services. Head Office Interface (U.S.): Serve as the single regional window to Lucid Motors’ U.S. headquarters for all homologation‑related topics. Coordinate with the US teams to align certification timelines, test strategies, and technical documentation. Communicate regional regulatory constraints, risks, and opportunities clearly to global stakeholders and leadership. Support global change‑management processes by ensuring product changes are evaluated and approved from a Gulf homologation perspective. Manufacturing & Plant Support: Support plant operations by conducting and overseeing first‑off‑the‑line (FOTL) checks to verify compliance with approved regulatory configurations. Support conformity‑of‑production (CoP) activities, audits, and inspections related to Gulf certifications. Work closely with quality, manufacturing, and launch teams to ensure smooth vehicle release and ongoing compliance. Documentation & Compliance Management: Own and maintain all homologation documentation, test reports, approvals, and certificates for Gulf markets. Support audits, authority inspections, and regulatory inquiries. Provide expert guidance on certification implications for product updates, variants, and derivative models. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Automotive, Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline). Significant experience in automotive homologation, regulatory affairs, or vehicle compliance, ideally in a senior or lead role. Strong working knowledge of GSO, SASO, and MOIAT certification processes. Proven ability to work independently with full regional responsibility while influencing cross‑functional global teams. Preferred Experience & Skills: Experience working with multinational engineering teams. Experience with EV homologation and regulatory requirements. Background supporting manufacturing plants or pre‑series/launch activities. Familiarity with US (FMVSS) and EU (UN ECE and EU EC) certification Familiarity with conformity‑of‑production (CoP) frameworks. Strong stakeholder‑management, communication, and leadership skills. Fluent Arabic speaker 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.

Responsibilities

Lead all vehicle certification and homologation activities for the Gulf region, serving as the primary interface with regional authorities like SASO and MOIAT. Act as the key regulatory focal point between Middle East operations and the U.S. headquarters to ensure alignment on certification strategy and technical compliance.