Sr. Architecture Engineer, Chassis

Leading the future in luxury electric and mobilityAt 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 Mechanical Engineer in the Chassis team, you will help design and deliver world-leading suspension architectures for our electric vehicle platforms. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches their work with vigor and determination. 

Role:

• Manage multiple complex projects in a demanding environment
• Deliver engineering concepts aligned with vehicle and chassis targets and assess full vehicle trade-offs.
• Lead teams in solving complex packaging
• Collaborate with engineering and studio to lead prototype hardware delivery
• Lead CAD studies for vehicle variants and platform development
• Contribute to technology roadmaps for future vehicles

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of automotive industry experience, focused on early vehicle development
• Proven 3D CAD skills
• Hands-on practical experience in prototype and production assembly processes
• Experience in technology, system, and supplier selection
• Knowledge of steering, brakes, structures, and vehicle dynamics principles
• Project leadership and mentoring skills
• Travel domestically and internationally up to 20% as needed

Advantageous:

• 10+ years of automotive industry experience
• Experience and proficiency with CATIA V5/V6
• Knowledge of NVH principles
• Knowledge of vehicle crash safety principles
• Knowledge of body structures principles
• Experience developing vehicle level attributes
• Ability to run CAE analysis tools

Education:

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

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.California (Bay Area) - $115,000-165,000 per year
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.)
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