Technical Specialist, Aerodynamics

Lucid Motors • Newark, CA

10d • $166,500 - $244,200

About The Position

Lucid is seeking an experienced Technical Specialist, Aerodynamics to join its Aerodynamics team and contribute to the aerodynamic performance development of its vehicles. The role involves designing, optimizing, testing, validating, and implementing aerodynamic solutions into production, as well as contributing to robust and efficient CFD processes for accurate vehicle aerodynamic simulations. The specialist will work in a multidisciplinary environment, interacting with the design studio, other engineers, and suppliers.

Requirements

• Eight or more years of related experience for the Technical Specialist level.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical, Aerospace, Aeronautical, or Aerodynamics Engineering.
• Experience in automotive or motorsport.
• Solid understanding of aerodynamic fundamentals, CFD techniques, and wind tunnel testing.
• Ability to create CAD models to an excellent standard.
• Working knowledge of various CFD software.
• Experience with wind tunnel and track testing.
• Team-player attitude and outstanding communication and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the aerodynamic design and development of vehicles.
• Design, optimize, test, validate, and implement aerodynamic solutions into production.
• Contribute to developing robust and efficient CFD processes for accurate vehicle aerodynamic simulations.
• Work collaboratively with the design studio, other engineers, and suppliers.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and disability coverage
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Eligible employees may participate in the company's equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior