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Sr. R&D Engineer, Thermal Systems

Lucid Motors
Newark, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 2/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/11/2025

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.

Thermal R&D is responsible for system level thermal architecture (including radiators, refrigerant heat exchangers, compressors, fans, pumps, etc.) supporting the cabin, battery, and powertrain across all Lucid vehicles. We are seeking technically qualified and highly motivated engineers in the field of Thermal Engineering applied to automotive Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration. Qualified individuals will collaborate with a cross-functional team of engineers to deliver innovative, best in class thermal components and systems with optimum efficiency, performance, reliability, and safety.

What You'll Do

  • Design and develop automotive Air Conditioning system for passenger cabin comfort
  • Design, develop and test refrigeration components and systems; conduct hands on experiment
  • Develop complex coolant system concepts; design, develop, and test various coolant systems and related components
  • Develop 3D packaging and detailed models using a CAD tool similar to CATIA
  • 1D modeling and CFD simulation (single phase and multiphase) of thermal components such as heat exchangers, compressors and power electronics
  • Work co-operatively with controls and calibration team to develop and optimize real time controls for vehicle coolant , refrigeration, and cabin conditioning systems

Experience

  • Experience in design and development of thermal systems for automotive, building or aerospace applications
  • Knowledge and experience in testing and simulation of thermal and fluid flow systems
  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering, preferably with specialization in thermal systems
  • Experience in the use of commercial tools for testing similar to LabView
  • Experience in the use of thermal-fluid simulation tools
  • Experience in developing CAD models using CATIA, NX, SolidWorks or similar tools
  • 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)

    123,200-$154,000 USD

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    Salary : $123,200 - $154,000

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