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.
As a Technical Specialist in Vehicle Dynamics Development you will support the testing, tuning, development and validation of the best riding and handling vehicles in the world. You will work alongside other development and CAE engineers, mechanical and software engineers and system owners, key stakeholders and management across the company, to develop and deliver world-class suspension, steering, braking, wheel/tire and vehicle dynamics systems from concept to production.
Responsibilities:
- Contributing to vehicle attribute target definition
- Delivering systems which enable the vehicle to achieve its attribute targets
- Testing, tuning, measurement and data analysis of key attributes at component, system and vehicle level
- Objective and subjective analysis of attributes, on Lucid and benchmark vehicles
- Working closely with CAE teams from across the business to make efficient, timely, data-driven decisions
- Ownership of Dynamics development vehicles - ensuring that they are operational, representative, well understood and fit for purpose
- Work with multiple complex projects in a demanding environment
- Travel domestically and internationally as required
- A strong desire to create state-of-the-art engineering products as an integral part of a very capable team
Qualification:
- 10 or more years of automotive experience with a solid understanding of vehicle dynamics principles
- Demonstrated ability to deliver vehicles with world-class dynamics attributes
- Experience in both objective and subjective assessment, data acquisition and analysis
- Experience in tuning several of the following: coil springs, air springs, dampers, anti roll bars, bushings, tires, suspension control software, electric power steering, stability control, torque vectoring systems, and other dynamics-related control systems
- Knowledge of the basic principles of ADAMS, CarRealTime, CarMaker, CarSim or similar
- Understanding of Matlab/Simulink fundamentals
- Familiarity with Python, C++
- Advanced driving qualifications are advantageous
Advantageous:
- Desire for continual learning
- Excellent problem-solving ability, using fundamental principles and data-driven decision making
Education
- BS/BEng or MS/MEng, or equivalent experience, in Mechanical Engineering
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.
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.)
Base Pay Range (Annual)
$156,600—$229,680 USD
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What We Do
Lucid is the new generation of EV. Our relentless focus on innovation, luxury, and sustainability drives us into a reality where you no longer have to choose between doing great things, doing the right thing, and doing everything with the highest regard for efficiency and design. There were luxury cars, then EVs, now there’s Lucid.
Why Work With Us
At Lucid, we’re driven by a simple belief: the future deserves to be built without compromise. That means every role here contributes directly to setting new standards in technology, sustainability, and design. We’re tackling one of the hardest challenges in the world — creating electric vehicles that are as beautiful as they are efficient — and it
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