Lucid Motors

Sr. Engineer, Aerodynamics

Lucid Motors$144K — $198K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in aerodynamics for Senior Engineer level; 8+ for Technical Specialist level.
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical, Aerospace, Aeronautical, or Aerodynamics Engineering.
  • Required experience in automotive or motorsport.
  • Solid understanding of aerodynamic fundamentals, CFD, and wind tunnel testing.
  • Ability to create high-quality CAD models.
  • Proficiency in various CFD software tools.
  • Experience with both wind tunnel and track testing.
  • Strong team player with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to aerodynamic design and development of vehicles.
  • Design, optimize, test, validate, and implement aerodynamic solutions into production.
  • Develop robust and efficient CFD processes for accurate aerodynamic simulations.
  • Collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary environment with design teams and suppliers.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life and disability coverage.
  • Paid time off and paid holidays.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Participation in equity program and/or discretionary annual cash incentive program.
Full Job Description
We are currently seeking an experienced Sr. Engineer, Aerodynamics. You will join our Aerodynamics team to contribute to the aerodynamic performance development of our vehicles. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his or her work with enthusiasm and determination. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment.

The Role:
  • Contribute to the aerodynamic design and development of world class vehicles
  • Design, optimize, test, validate and implement into production innovative aerodynamic solutions
  • Contribute to the development of robust yet efficient Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) processes to perform accurate vehicle aerodynamic simulations
  • Work interactively and efficiently within a multidisciplinary cooperative environment, directly interfacing with the design studio and other engineers, and working with suppliers

Qualifications:
  • Generally, requires 5 + years of related experience for a Senior Engineer level and 8+years of related experience for a Technical Specialist level.
  • Bachelor's degree or higher degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Aeronautical, Aerodynamics Engineering
  • Experience in automotive or motorsport essential
  • Solid understanding of aerodynamic fundamentals, CFD techniques and wind tunnel testing
  • An ability to create CAD models to an excellent standard
  • Working knowledge of various CFD software
  • Experience with wind tunnel and track testing
  • A team player attitude and Outstanding communication and reporting skills


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.

Base Pay Range (Annual)

$144,000-$198,000 USD

Compensation & Benefits: Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays, paid sick leave; and a 401(k) retirement plan. Hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off, and salaried/exempt employee accrue up to 160 hours paid time off. Eligible employees may also participate in Lucid's equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program. Incentive and equity awards, if applicable, are determined based on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results, in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

About Lucid Motors

Lucid Motors is an American electric vehicle manufacturer that designs and produces luxury electric cars. The company's flagship vehicle, the Lucid Air, is a high-performance electric sedan that is designed to compete with other luxury electric vehicles such as the Tesla Model S. The Lucid Air is expected to have a range of over 500 miles on a single charge and will be available in several different configurations. The company was founded in 2007 by Bernard Tse and Sam Weng and is headquartered in Newark, California.
Learn more about Lucid Motors
Size
2,000 employees
Market Cap
$10.7 billion
Industry
Founded
2007
NASDAQ

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