Sr. Homologation Engineer

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 ... (truncated, view full listing at source)