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.
We are currently seeking a talented and passionate Systems Modeling Engineer to join the Efficiency, Performance, and Systems team. The primary responsibility of this role is to develop, validate, and utilize models of physical systems in the vehicle, to address design and performance questions. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches their work with vigor 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.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain system models to solve mechanical, electrical, and thermal problems in electric vehicles.
- Build tools to support the pre-processing of simulation parameters and the post-processing of simulation results.
- Analyze the effect of changing parameters on the behavior of single components and complete systems.
- Collaborate with multiple engineering departments to understand physics, create models, and collect parameters for system level modeling.
- Couple the effects of different systems in an EV, including motor, gearbox, inverter, battery, charger, chassis, cooling, HVAC, and controls.
- Perform CFD simulations on HVAC and thermal system components and subsystems.
- Collaborate with vehicle testing teams to instrument vehicles and carry on tests to correlate and validate models.
Required Qualifications
- Passion for problem-solving, and curiosity to learn
- Expertise in modeling and simulation.
- Deep understanding of physics and modeling techniques.
- Excellent communication skills in both technical and non-technical environments.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with hardware, software, and test teams.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Highly Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with commercial CFD software.
- Experience and passion for hands-on work.
- Experience and knowledge of electric vehicles including batteries, drive units, motor control, and power electronics.
- Fundamental knowledge in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and energy systems.
- Experience in HVAC and comfort modeling.
Education
- Bachelor's degree with some experience or master’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.
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.
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.)
Base Pay Range (Annual)
$113,800—$156,530 USD
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