Technical Specialist, CAE Crashworthiness

Stellenbeschreibung:

Overview

In this role you will drive crashworthiness simulations and analyses to assess vehicle safety performance. You will work with cross-functional teams to translate results into design recommendations, build high-fidelity CAE models from CAD data, and support validation through post-test correlation. You’ll contribute to safe, high-performance Lucid vehicles by leading optimization studies and mentoring junior engineers. This position offers a chance to impact mobility with advanced tools and a fast-paced, excellence-driven culture.

Leistungen / Benefits

medical, dental, and vision insurance
life and disability coverage
paid time off
paid holidays
401(k) retirement plan
equity program

Verantwortungsbereiche

Execute simulations to evaluate full vehicle structural crashworthiness across frontal, side, rear, and pedestrian scenarios
Generate feasible design recommendations by collaborating with engineering teams
Assist in building high-fidelity CAE models from CAD data
Create analysis reports and communicate program status to stakeholders
Participate in post-test teardowns to correlate CAE results with physical tests
Conduct DOE/DFSS studies using optimization tools to meet performance within mass and cost constraints
Support creation of standard work procedures for quality models and results
Lead/mentor junior engineers

Zentrale Anforderungen

8+ years’ experience in full vehicle crashworthiness CAE
Experience with global regulatory and consumer safety standards (FMVSS, UNECE, USNCAP, IIHS, Euro NCAP, China NCAP)
Strong analytical skills with ability to draw meaningful conclusions from CAE results
Demonstrated ability to root-cause test performance and correlate CAE with tests
Ability to concisely present technical issues and propose next steps
Advanced user of LS-DYNA and pre/post processing tools (Ansa/Meta, Oasys, Hyperworks)
Python scripting
CAD experience; CATIA is a plus
Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering; Master’s preferred