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 Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering and 5 years of professional experience.
• 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

Job Description: Government Relations Officer 

 Department: Legal 

Location: Saudi Arabia 

The Government Relations Officer is responsible for managing and coordinating interactions between Veeam, related third parties, and government entities in Saudi Arabia. This role ensures full compliance with local labour, immigration, regulatory, and licensing requirements, while providing operational and administrative support to ensure smooth business activities. The GRO handles official documentation, government transactions, legal queries, and maintains effective relationships with relevant stakeholders. 

Job Responsibilities 

• Act as the primary liaison between the company and government entities, including MHRSD, GOSI, Jawazat, ZATCA, Qiwa, Muqeem, Mudad, Absher, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Embassies, Chamber of Commerce, Municipality, Civil Court, Ministry of Justice, MISA, Special Economic Zone Authorities, and other relevant authorities. 

• Process, submit, and follow up on all government-related transactions including work visas, Iqama issuance and renewal, exit/re-entry visas, visitor/business visas, passport updates, and other immigration requirements. 

• Coordinate the issuance, renewal, amendment, and compliance of commercial registrations, licenses, chamber of commerce certificates, permits, and other company-related documents. 

• Prepare, submit, and track official letters, forms, presentations, reports, and documentation required by government authorities, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery. 

• Maintain organized, confidential, and up-to-date records of all government-related documents, permits, and transactions. 

• Support onboarding and offboarding processes by ensuring completion of all required government procedures, documentation, and clearances. 

• Arrange and coordinate visits to government offices, service centers, and external agencies. 

• Monitor changes in Saudi labor law, immigration regulations, and relevant government policies and proactively communicate potential impacts. 

• Support inspections, audits, legal cases, and official visits by government authorities; and possibly represent the company in a professional manner during these interactions. 

• Assist with compliance formalities, legal queries, attestation of documents, and banking support as required. 

• Provide general administrative support as needed. 

Additional Qualifications 

• Saudi National. 

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Compliance, or a related field (degree preferred; equivalent experience considered). 

• Minimum 3-7 years’ experience in government relations, HR operations, or similar role in Saudi Arabia; experience in corporate or professional services is a plus. 

• Proven operational, project management, and customer support record. 

• Strong knowledge of government portals and platforms (Qiwa, GOSI, Muqeem, Mudad, Absher) and local government processes and regulations. 

• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and follow-up skills; ability to multitask and manage multiple requests under pressure. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in Arabic and English. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). 

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information securely. 

• Hybrid role with occasional travel to government offices; flexible hours may be required based on government deadlines and official events.