Sr. Engineer, Vehicle Dynamics

Lucid Motors • Newark, CA

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About The Position

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 Senior Engineer 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.

Requirements

• 5 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++
• BS/BEng or MS/MEng, or equivalent experience, in Mechanical Engineering

Nice To Haves

• Desire for continual learning
• Excellent problem-solving ability, using fundamental principles and data-driven decision making
• Formula/Baja SAE or motorsport background
• Advanced driving qualifications

Responsibilities

• Develop and iterate vehicle hardware and software calibrations using subjective and data-driven processes
• Install robust data acquisition systems on prototype vehicles; create, perform, analyze, and document test results
• Objective and subjective analysis of attributes, on Lucid and benchmark vehicles
• Troubleshoot and document mechanical, electrical, and software problems in a fast-paced environment
• Work closely with cross-functional teams from across the business to make efficient, timely, data-driven decisions
• Assist preparation, component upgrades, and maintenance of vehicle dynamics prototype fleet
• 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

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees