Sr. Prototype Driver, Vehicle Test

Sr. Prototype Driver, Vehicle Test

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 looking for precision test drivers who can follow detailed test plans for the vehicle under normal driving conditions. This is not a performance or race driving oriented role.

Test drive and evaluate test vehicles on 'real world' driving situations on test routes / tracks, conduct safety inspections, perform specialized test procedures and document findings on driver reports in a clear and concise manner.

Recreate driving scenario in controlled and field tests and provide feedback to engineering team

Perform vehicle checks, maintenance and keep vehicle prepared for field testing daily

Manual data collection and driving including mapping drives and final data verification drives

Specifically, our Vehicle Test Drivers will be responsible for driving prototype vehicles on various public and private roads in order to obtain data and troubleshoot technical issues

The Test Drivers are valuable contributors, providing necessary feedback to our engineering team in order to advance this cutting-edge technology

You will be joining a team that regularly performs above expectations, please be prepared to help uphold that standard.

Some test patterns are designed to heavily stress the vehicle and in turn can challenge driving ability and taxing on your body.

Some International travel may be required.

Day to day job can be dynamic, routines vary greatly.

Qualifications :

Previous, proven, documented, professional driving or testing experience required. Please include any personal hobby / enthusiast driving on your resume.

Valid US driver's license with at least 10 years of driving experience and a clean driving record (DMV record will be obtained)

Must be able to demonstrate safe driving in all weather conditions, including rain

Safety Sensitive position requiring all persons assigned to activity be drug free

Able to drive for prolonged periods routinely exceeding eight or more hours

Must be willing to work flexible hours including weekends and possible overtime.

Must have good vision, hearing and motor skills. Alertness and good driving instinct to monitor automated vehicle performance and supervision

Proficient computer skills and ability to operate GPS

Must demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly both written and orally

Exceptional ability and desire to learn new skills and tools. Ability to apply oneself in new problems in a dynamic lean start-up environment

Work night shift when there is a need

25% travel

Education :

AA / AS degree, any field; or, demonstrated communication, analytic, mathematical, and reasoning skills consistent with an AA / AS degree

Advantageous :

Credentials for operating vehicles at an OEM / Supplier automotive proving ground highly preferred

Enrollment in DMV Pull Notice Program is a nice-to-have

Professional / Amateur Race team experience

CDL holder

At Lucid, we don't just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.