Lucid Motors
Technical Specialist, Vehicle Dynamics Development
Lucid Motors, Newark, California, United States, 94560
Technical Specialist, Vehicle Dynamics Development
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. 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. Responsibilities:
Being the key vehicle dynamics stakeholder for chassis controls feature roadmap to enable attribute fulfillment 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:
Experience in chassis controls feature definition and development 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 At Lucid, we don't just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations. 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. 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.
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. 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. Responsibilities:
Being the key vehicle dynamics stakeholder for chassis controls feature roadmap to enable attribute fulfillment 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:
Experience in chassis controls feature definition and development 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 At Lucid, we don't just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations. 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. 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.