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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.

At Lucid, we don't just build cars—we redefine what's possible in electric mobility. As Chief Engineer for the Lucid Air, you'll report to the Vice President of Product Engineering and lead a small, high-impact team driving cross-functional excellence across the entire engineering discipline. You'll work daily with engineering leads and company executives, setting direction, making critical technical decisions, and ensuring Lucid Air continues to set new standards in performance, design, and innovation.

This role is for a technical leader and mentor—someone who operates from first principles, inspires engineering excellence, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

This role is open to engineers who have proven technical excellence, while also being able to mentor and teach other engineers around the organization. This role will be filled by someone who is passionate about working together to make groundbreaking products with amazing innovation and a collaborative spirit.


You Will

  • Maintain a level of engineering excellence and drive/mentor the same across the engineering verticals in a matrixed organization
  • Cross-functionally pull teams together to design and develop a singular cohesive product
  • Drive issue resolution from initial review through concepting, ultimate change management approval and implementation
  • Lead benchmarking activities (system level and vehicle level) to comprehend the direction the industry is going and review together with engineering teams and leadership
  • Represent and report technical program status in executive reviews, sourcing councils and issue tracking meetings.
  • Work closely with stakeholders and attribute owners across the company which includes (but is not limited to): Vehicle Safety, Vehicle Dynamics, NVH, Durability, Craftmanship, Design Studio and Manufacturing.
  • Manage multiple complex projects in a demanding environment
  • Be a force for good, a source of positivity and a role model for the engineering teams

You Bring

  • Deep expertise in physics, material science, and real-world application to component/vehicle design.
  • Hands-on experience in prototype or vehicle assembly/service.
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes (extrusions, castings, stampings, injection molding, etc.).
  • Broad engineering background with proven ability to work across software, hardware, and manufacturing domains.
  • Demonstrated success in automotive engineering leadership and program delivery.

Great to Have

  • Proficiency in CATIA V5/V6 or similar CAD tools.
  • Appreciation for software and digital systems.
  • Knowledge of high voltage architectures, crash safety, vehicle dynamics, and NVH principles.
  • Strong "mechanical sympathy" and an instinctive feel for vehicles.

Educational Requirements

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


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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