Technical Specialist, CAE Crashworthiness

Lucid Motors; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Equity program

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Lucid Motors is seeking an experienced Technical Specialist, CAE Crashworthiness, to lead simulations evaluating full-vehicle crashworthiness across front, side, rear impacts and pedestrian protection. You will translate CAE findings into practical design recommendations while building high-fidelity models from CAD.

You will mentor junior engineers, drive DOE/DFSS studies, and collaborate with engineering teams to ensure robust performance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
• 8+ years' experience in full vehicle crashworthiness CAE for an automotive OEM or equivalent.
• Knowledge of global regulatory and consumer safety requirements (FMVSS, UNECE, USNCAP, IIHS, Euro NCAP, China NCAP).
• Strong analytical skills to interpret CAE results.
• Experience correlating CAE results with physical tests.
• Ability to clearly present technical issues, CAE results and next steps.
• Advanced user of LS-DYNA and pre/post processing tools (Ansa/Meta, Oasys, Hyperworks).
• Proficient in Python; CAD experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute simulations to evaluate full vehicle structural crashworthiness across frontal, side, rear impacts and pedestrian protection.
• Generate design recommendations in collaboration with engineering teams.
• Assist in building high-fidelity CAE models from CAD data.
• Create analysis reports and communicate status to teams.
• Participate in post-test teardowns to correlate CAE with tests.
• Perform DOE/DFSS studies using optimization tools under design constraints.
• Help develop standard work for quality CAE models and results.

Skills

CAE crashworthiness

LS-DYNA

Ansa/Meta

Oasys suite

Hyperworks

Python

CAD

CATIA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's or higher preferred

Tools

CATIA

Ansa

Meta

Oasys

Hyperworks

Job description

About Lucid

At Lucid, we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucid's proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture, our award-winning vehicles bring our "Compromise Nothing™" approach to the global automotive market. That means refusing to choose between performance and sustainability, design and engineering, ambition and integrity. In Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity, we have designed and built vehicles that have redefined their segments, combining exceptional range, performance, design, and expansive space in a single experience.

We achieve this through deep vertical integration, with design, engineering, and production happening in-house across our global offices and manufacturing facilities. Our teams come from industries around the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence. By refusing to settle, you can help redefine what's possible and shape the future of mobility.

We are currently seeking a Technical Specialist, CAE Crashworthiness. This position requires an experienced professional with a balance approach to CAE and testing. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his or her 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.

The Role:

• Execute simulations to evaluate full vehicle structural crashworthiness performance for high and low speed frontal, side, rear impact and pedestrian protection
• Generate feasible vehicle design recommendations, working cross functionally with engineering teams.
• Assist with building a high-fidelity CAE model from CAD data.
• Create analysis reports and communicate program status to relevant teams.
• Participate in post-test teardowns to correlate CAE results to physical tests.
• Where appropriate, conduct DOE/DFSS studies by utilizing optimization tools on vehicle designs to meet performance requirements within the constraints of conflicting attributes such cost and mass.
• Support the creation of standard work procedures for delivering quality models and simulation results.
• Lead/mentor junior engineers

Qualifications:

• This position requires an experienced professional with a balanced approach to CAE and testing
• Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches their work with vigor and determination
• 8+ years' experience in full vehicle crashworthiness CAE working for an automotive OEM or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of global regulatory and consumer safety requirements: FMVSS, UNECE, USNCAP, IIHS, Euro NCAP, China NCAP etc...
• Strong analytical skills to draw meaningful conclusions from CAE results
• Demonstrable experience of root causing test performance and correlation of CAE models
• Demonstrable ability to concisely present technical issues, CAE results, findings and propose next steps
• Advanced user of LS-DYNA and pre/post processing tools such as: Ansa/Meta, Oasys suite, Hyperworks
• Scripting using Python
• Experience with CAD, CATIA is a plus

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. Master's or higher degree is preferred.

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 a401(k) retirementplan. 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.

Equal Opportunity:

At Lucid, we believe diversity strengthens everything we build. Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws and regulations.

Accessibility:

Lucid Motors is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need any accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at TA-Operations <@> lucidmotors.com. This email address is designated solely for accommodation requests and is not monitored for job applications or resume submissions. To be considered for employment, all applications must be submitted through the Lucid Motors Careers website.