Sr. Systems Engineer, Drive Unit jobs in United States
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Lucid Motors · 5 months ago

Sr. Systems Engineer, Drive Unit

positionNewark, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$140K/yr - $192K/yr
date3+ years exp

Lucid Motors is a leader in luxury electric vehicles focused on innovation and sustainability. They are seeking a Sr. Systems Engineer to define technical specifications and requirements for drive units, collaborating with various teams to drive critical technical decisions and develop next-generation products.

AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesElectric VehicleTransportation
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Responsibilities

Responsible for defining and maintaining the drive unit technical specification and system level requirements
Responsible for signing off and cascading requirements from Vehicle to Drive Unit and Drive Unit to its subsystems
Drive critical technical decisions with a large team of SMEs
Central point of contact with design teams, simulation/modelling, vehicle programs, manufacturing, etc
Develop Drive Unit DFMEA and DVP with relevant stakeholders
Be part of a passionate and highly driven team of multi-disciplinary engineers developing next generation Drive Unit products and systems

Qualification

Systems engineeringMechanical designElectric vehicle principlesRequirements management tools3D modelling softwareMATLABMBSE/SysML methodsProactive mindsetHunger to learnTeam leadershipCommunication

Required

3+ years of experience in systems engineering or 3+ years of mechanical design experience in electric motor/drive units
Deep understanding of engineering fundamentals, systems, and working principles of electric vehicles
Excellent verbal and written communication in technical and non-technical environments
Strong team player and positive mindset
Proactive, ownership mindset and strong work ethic
Willing to get your hands dirty
Ability to thrive in fast paced work environment
Hunger to learn

Preferred

Experience in automotive, motorsports, or aerospace environment
Experience in mechanical design (gears, castings, injection moldings, electromagnetic components)
Experience with requirements management tools (e.g. JAMA, DOORS, etc.)
Familiarity with electrical, thermal, and electromagnetic concepts related to motor and inverter design
Experience in 3D modelling software (CAD). Catia V5/V6 or 3DX preferred
Proficient in MATLAB
Proficient in MBSE/SysML methods and tools (e.g. Cameo Systems Modeler, MagicDraw, Rational Rhapsody, etc.)
Team leadership skills

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Vacation
401k
Equity program
Discretionary annual incentive program

Company

Lucid Motors

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Lucid Motors is an automotive company that specializes in electric cars.
dateFounded in 2007
location
Newark, California, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
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http://lucidmotors.com

H1B Sponsorship

Lucid Motors has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2021 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$14.23B
Key Investors
UberAyar Third Investment CompanyThe Michigan Economic Development Corporation
2025-11-12Post Ipo Debt· $975M
2025-07-17Post Ipo Equity· $300M
2025-04-03Post Ipo Debt· $1.1B

Leadership Team

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Marc Winterhoff
Chief Executive Officer (interim)
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Peter Rawlinson
CEO and CTO
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