Satwick Guturu

About Satwick Guturu

I’m an engineering professional passionate about building reliable, safe, and high-performance vehicle system spanning EV charging, hardware-in-the-loop validation, and advanced driver-assistance technologies. I thrive at the intersection of systems engineering, real-world testing, and cross-functional problem-solving, especially where complex electrical, software, and vehicle dynamics meet.Currently, I validate AC/DC charging performance at Lucid Motors, ensuring seamless interoperability between Lucid vehicles and major EVSE networks. I work hands-on with OBC systems, high-voltage components, PLC/CAN diagnostics, global charging standards, and edge-case fault scenarios to guarantee charging robustness, safety, and flawless customer experience.Previously, I engineered large-scale HIL environments at John Deere, developing plant models in Simulink, automating regression workflows, and synchronizing SIL/HIL models to streamline ECU validation. I’ve delivered efficient test architectures, end-to-end bench setups, and deep CAN/MATLAB-based data analyses that improved accuracy and cut integration cycles.Before that, at Aptiv, I specialized in VIL testing for ADAS - ACC, AEB, HAS, LKA, BSM leveraging dSPACE, Vector, NI, IPG Carmaker, and custom scripts to validate complex multi-sensor systems. I optimized VIL architecture, executed sensor-fusion simulations, expanded automation levels from L2 to L3, and improved testing efficiency through calibration and structured ASPICE-aligned processes.Across all roles, I bring- A systems-thinking mindset- A strong foundation in EV, ADAS, and embedded validation- Hands-on debugging instincts with CAN, PLC, ECU behaviors, and real-time simulation- A drive to automate, optimize, and deliver high-quality engineering insightsI get energized by solving tough technical problems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and pushing vehicle technologies closer to their peak potential. Always excited to connect with professionals in EV, ADAS, HIL/SIL, and systems engineering!

Experience

1. Software Development Engineer in Test Ii - Charging Systems

   Lucid Motors

   Jun 2025 — Present · Newark, CA, US

   Planned and executed AC/DC charging tests across multiple EVSE networks and vendor labs ensuring seamless interoperability between Lucid vehicles and public charging infrastructure.• Validated charging control algorithms, onboard charger (OBC) functionality, HV components, ensuring compliance with global charging and safety standards (IEC 61851, SAE J1772, ISO 15118).• Debugged charging issues using CAN logs, PLC traces, and diagnostic tools, collaborating with cross-functional teams to root-cause failures.• Collaborated with system engineers to define acceptance criteria for vehicle charging readiness, ensuring compliance with internal and external standards.

Education

• Michigan Technological University

  Master's degree, Mechanical Engineering

• Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Mechanical Engineering