Jr. Technical Project Manager, Efficiency & Systems

Newark, CA, United States

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 Jr. Technical Project Manager within the Efficiency, Performance and Systems group at Lucid Motors. As a TPM in this group, you will work to establish communication channels across multiple teams within & outside Lucid. Additionally, you will gain exposure to vehicle development timelines, benchmarking, and vehicle-level testing. Your work will directly enable sales of Lucid vehicles in North America and export markets. This role is ideal for recent graduates who are looking for hands-on experience in automotive testing and program management within a dynamic and collaborative environment. You will work along with brilliant engineering minds and play a central role in coordinating and supporting the execution of vehicle testing programs.

Role & Responsibilities:

Assist in the planning, scheduling, and execution of vehicle tests, ensuring alignment with project timelines and objectives.
Develop effective tools for test forecasting & data organization
Understand vehicle simulation model & assist with early program roadmap, attribute performance
Work closely with multiple engineering, design, program management and operations teams to facilitate seamless communication and coordination
Collaborating closely with test and modeling engineers to ensure seamless operations, support vehicle SW updates, build upfits, and vehicle shakedowns
Manage multiple tasks and schedules simultaneously, maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
Work with 3rd party vendors to support for external testing needs of the team
Assist test & modelling engineers to conduct hands-on vehicle testing and diagnostics
Identify challenges promptly and collaborate with teams to develop and implement effective solutions.
Prepare and present regular updates on test progress, results, and any challenges encountered to stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Automotive Technology, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

0–2 years in automotive development, program management, or a related discipline.
Basic understanding of automotive systems & a passion for learning new items
Experience with project management software (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet) & using AI to generate more powerful PM tools is a plus.
Familiarity with automotive testing tools and modelling software (e.g., CANoe, Vector, Matlab), and basic data analysis techniques, data processing

Required Qualifications:

Remain adaptive in dynamic environments, adjusting plans as necessary to accommodate changing circumstances
Excellent communication skills in both technical and non-technical environments.
Passion for problem solving and curiosity to learn.
Interest in hands-on work on vehicle testing & systems modelling

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