Technical Specialist, Vehicle Dynamics

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Newark, CA
157K-261K Annually
1-3 Years Experience
Automotive
The Role
As a Technical Specialist in Vehicle Dynamics, you will support the design and development of vehicles through simulation tools. Responsibilities include developing vehicle/system models, providing data guidance on dynamics performance, analyzing test data, and working on multiple projects. Qualifications include 10+ years of automotive experience, proficiency in simulation software, understanding of Matlab/Simulink, familiarity with Python and C++. BS/BEng or MS/MEng in Mechanical Engineering is required.
Summary Generated by Built In
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.

As a Technical Specialist in Vehicle Dynamics you will support the design and development of the best riding and handling vehicles in the world through the creation and application of world-class simulation tools. You will work with development engineers, software engineers and system owners across the company to develop and deliver world-class suspension, steering, braking wheel/tire and vehicle dynamics systems from concept to production.


Responsibilities:

  • Develop, maintain and use vehicle/system models to support vehicle design and development
  • Provide objective data guidance on vehicle dynamics and durability performance based on simulation outputs
  • Analysis of real world test data, correlation of models
  • 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
  • Proven experience in ADAMS, CarRealTime, CarMaker, CarSim or similar
  • Understanding of Matlab/Simulink fundamentals
  • Familiarity with Python, C++


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$261,000 USD

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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. 

 

Top Skills

C++
Matlab
Python
Simulink
The Company
HQ: Newark, CA
2,635 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2007

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.

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