<div><div><strong>Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility</strong></div><div>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.</div><div> </div><div>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.</div><div> </div><div>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.</div></div><p>As the intern within vehicle engineering, you must possess a strong understanding of CAD design and mechanical engineering fundamentals. As our ideal candidate, you exhibit a can-do attitude and approach your work with vigor and determination. You can successfully demonstrate excellence in your respective field, possess the ability to learn quickly and strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment. <br><br>Please note this is a pipeline req, by applying to this role, you are interested in at least one of the following teams:</p><ul><li>Body Structures</li><li>Chassis Engineering, Suspension Structures</li><li>Chassis and Vehicle Dynamics</li><li>Closures</li><li>Interior Trim</li><li>Lighting Systems</li><li>Seating Systems</li><li>Vehicle Architecture, Vehicle Package</li><li>Structural Safety CAE</li></ul><p><strong>Role/Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Own one or more technical projects related to Vehicle Engineering</li><li>Design, create and test with prototype parts including 3D prints to improve existing designs and validate their own concepts</li><li>Validate the designs of components for release and work closely on a cross functional team to improve existing designs</li><li>Apply data-driven decision making in a collaborative environment to solve complex problems and questions</li><li>Support other engineers on the team in data collection and analysis, component/system design, vehicle modelling and simulation, project management and logistics, physical part testing and validation, and hands-on prototyping </li><li>Ask questions, absorb knowledge, and make the most of this opportunity to practice and grow your skills - we're here to help you as much as you're here to help us!</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience with at least one 3D CAD program (CATIA, Solidworks, AutoCAD, Creo, etc) DIY design portfolio of scholastic and extracurricular projects, 3Dx or CATIA is preferred</li><li>Strong understanding of Mechanical Engineering fundamentals</li><li>Basic understanding of how to make plastic and metal parts: injection molding tools, 3D-printing prototypes, die castings, materials and resins, sheet metal manufacturing and other fabrication processes</li><li>A mechanically oriented mindset, thinking about how things work, how they are made, how they are assembled and how they benefit from design</li><li>Hands-on experience making or fixing parts to improve how they work, how much they cost or how easy they are to make</li><li>Great technical communication skills in both thought process, design details and analysis. A successful candidate will speak with external suppliers and make presentations for internal topics to name a few of their key tasks</li><li>Ability to work in a highly collaborative and cross functional environment</li><li>Self starter mentality, with a strong ability to troubleshoot issues and have strong communication skills</li></ul><p><strong>Nice to Have:</strong></p><ul><li>Related work experience in a previous engineering internship in product design or past intern experience in Auto or similar is a plus</li><li>Hands on mechanical engineering experience</li><li>Experience in the design and validation of structural components</li><li>Experience with fabrication and building prototypes is a major plus</li><li>Experience with scripting tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB, C++, etc.) for scientific computing and/or data analysis methods (e.g., signal processing, optimization, data representation, etc.) </li><li>Specifically for Lighting Systems intern position, have u<span><span>nderstanding of optical design principles for lighting systems</span></span><span> and k<span><span>nowledge in optical systems</span></span><span> </span></span></li><li>Participation and leadership in Formula SAE Electric, Baja SAE, Solar Car or other extracurricular automotive teams is a major plus! </li></ul><p><strong>Education:</strong></p><ul><li>Field(s) of study: Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Product Design or related fields</li><li>Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree program at an accredited university</li><li>Proof of enrollment in current or into next program (MS) </li></ul><p><strong>Program Information: </strong></p><ul><li><strong>Timing:</strong> May- August, or June-September pending class schedules. </li><li><strong>Duration of Internship</strong>: Our internship program is 12 weeks; the end date is flexible based on individual needs.</li><li><strong>Work Location &amp; Environment: </strong>This position will be in Newark, CA, and is fully in-person. You must be prepared to start onsite for your first day of employment. </li><li><strong>Compensation</strong>: Student compensation is based on location and current degree level, non-negotiable ranging from $35 to $51 (subject to changes).</li><li><strong>Relocation:</strong> May be provided on a case to case basis. </li><li><strong>Housing/Transportation:</strong> You must provide your own living arrangements and transportation in the local area.  </li><li><strong>Background Check:</strong> All offers of employment are contingent on clearing a background check. </li><li><strong>Drug Screening:</strong> All offers of employment are contingent on passing a drug screen. </li><li><strong>Medical benefits:</strong> Dental, vision, and medical on day 1 for all interns working full-time.</li><li><strong>Visa Sponsorship</strong>: Lucid may but is not obligated to sponsor foreign national employees requiring company sponsorship for U.S employment authorization.</li></ul><p> </p><div><div><div><div><strong>Compensation Range</strong>: 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.</div><div> </div><div><strong>Additional Compensation and Benefits</strong>: 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.)</div></div><div>Base Pay Range (hourly)</div><div><span>$35</span><span>—</span><span>$51 USD</span></div></div></div><div><div><p><strong>Additional Compensation and Benefits</strong>: 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.)</p><p>By Submitting your application, you understand and agree that your personal data will be processed in accordance with our <a href="https://www.lucidmotors.com/s3fs-public/pdf/candidate-privacy-notice.pdf">Candidate Privacy Notice</a>. If you are a California resident, please refer to our <a href="https://www.lucidmotors.com/s3fs-public/pdf/california-candidate-privacy-notice.pdf">California Candidate Privacy Notice</a>.</p></div><div><strong>To all recruitment agencies</strong>: <em>Lucid Motors <strong>does not</strong> accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Lucid Motors employees. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. </em></div><div> </div></div>

<p>Lucid Motors sets out to create a car that elevates the human experience and transcends the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. A car that is intuitive, liberating, and designed for all the ways people get around. Lucid Motors plans to lead in this new era of mobility by returning to the fundamentals of great design &ndash; where every decision we make is in service of the individual. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own path.</p>

Intern, Vehicle Engineering, Summer 2026

<div><div><strong>Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility</strong></div><div>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.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>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.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>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.</div></div><p>As the intern within vehicle engineering, you must possess a strong understanding of CAD design and mechanical engineering fundamentals. As our ideal candidate, you exhibit a can-do attitude and approach your work with vigor and determination. You can successfully demonstrate excellence in your respective field, possess the ability to learn quickly and strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment.&nbsp;<br><br>Please note this is a pipeline req, by applying to this role, you are interested in at least one of the following teams:</p><ul><li>Body Structures</li><li>Chassis Engineering, Suspension Structures</li><li>Chassis and Vehicle Dynamics</li><li>Closures</li><li>Interior Trim</li><li>Lighting Systems</li><li>Seating Systems</li><li>Vehicle Architecture, Vehicle Package</li><li>Structural Safety CAE</li></ul><p><strong>Role/Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Own one or more technical projects related to Vehicle Engineering</li><li>Design, create and test with prototype parts including 3D prints to improve existing designs and validate their own concepts</li><li>Validate the designs of components for release and work closely on a cross functional team to improve existing designs</li><li>Apply data-driven decision making in a collaborative environment to solve complex problems and questions</li><li>Support other engineers on the team in data collection and analysis, component/system design, vehicle modelling and simulation, project management and logistics, physical part testing and validation, and hands-on prototyping&nbsp;</li><li>Ask questions, absorb knowledge, and make the most of this opportunity to practice and grow your skills - we're here to help you as much as you're here to help us!</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience with at least one 3D CAD program (CATIA, Solidworks, AutoCAD, Creo, etc) DIY design portfolio of scholastic and extracurricular projects, 3Dx or CATIA is preferred</li><li>Strong understanding of Mechanical Engineering fundamentals</li><li>Basic understanding of how to make plastic and metal parts: injection molding tools, 3D-printing prototypes, die castings, materials and resins, sheet metal manufacturing and other fabrication processes</li><li>A mechanically oriented mindset, thinking about how things work, how they are made, how they are assembled and how they benefit from design</li><li>Hands-on experience making or fixing parts to improve how they work, how much they cost or how easy they are to make</li><li>Great technical communication skills in both thought process, design details and analysis. A successful candidate will speak with external suppliers and make presentations for internal topics to name a few of their key tasks</li><li>Ability to work in a highly collaborative and cross functional environment</li><li>Self starter mentality, with a strong ability to troubleshoot issues and have strong communication skills</li></ul><p><strong>Nice to Have:</strong></p><ul><li>Related work experience in a previous engineering internship&nbsp;in product design or past intern experience in Auto or similar is a plus</li><li>Hands on mechanical engineering experience</li><li>Experience in the design and validation of structural components</li><li>Experience with fabrication and building prototypes is a major plus</li><li>Experience with scripting tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB, C++, etc.) for scientific computing and/or data analysis methods (e.g., signal processing, optimization, data representation, etc.)&nbsp;</li><li>Specifically for Lighting Systems intern position, have u<span><span>nderstanding of optical design principles for lighting systems</span></span><span> and k<span><span>nowledge in optical systems</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></span></li><li>Participation and leadership in Formula SAE Electric, Baja SAE, Solar Car or other extracurricular automotive teams is a major plus!&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>Education:</strong></p><ul><li>Field(s) of study: Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Product Design or related fields</li><li>Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree program at an accredited university</li><li>Proof of enrollment in current or into next program (MS)&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>Program Information:&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Timing:</strong> May- August, or June-September pending class schedules.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Duration of Internship</strong>: Our internship program is 12 weeks; the end date is flexible based on individual needs.</li><li><strong>Work Location &amp; Environment: </strong>This position will be in Newark, CA, and is fully in-person. You must be prepared to start onsite for your first day of employment.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Compensation</strong>: Student compensation is based on location and current degree level, non-negotiable ranging from $35 to $51 (subject to changes).</li><li><strong>Relocation:</strong> May be provided on a case to case basis.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Housing/Transportation:</strong> You must provide your own living arrangements and transportation in the local area.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Background Check:</strong> All offers of employment are contingent on clearing a background check.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Drug Screening:</strong> All offers of employment are contingent on passing a drug screen.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Medical benefits:</strong> Dental, vision, and medical on day 1 for all interns working full-time.</li><li><strong>Visa Sponsorship</strong>: Lucid may but is not obligated to sponsor foreign national employees requiring company sponsorship for U.S employment authorization.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><div><div><div><div><strong>Compensation Range</strong>: 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.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Additional Compensation and Benefits</strong>: 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. &nbsp;(Cash or equity incentive awards, if any, will depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and company performance.)</div></div><div>Base Pay Range (hourly)</div><div><span>$35</span><span>—</span><span>$51 USD</span></div></div></div><div><div><p><strong>Additional Compensation and Benefits</strong>: 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. &nbsp;(Cash or equity incentive awards, if any, will depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and company performance.)</p><p>By Submitting your application, you understand and agree that your personal data will be processed in accordance with our <a href="https://www.lucidmotors.com/s3fs-public/pdf/candidate-privacy-notice.pdf">Candidate Privacy Notice</a>. If you are a California resident, please refer to our <a href="https://www.lucidmotors.com/s3fs-public/pdf/california-candidate-privacy-notice.pdf">California Candidate Privacy Notice</a>.</p></div><div><strong>To all recruitment agencies</strong>: <em>Lucid Motors <strong>does not</strong> accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Lucid Motors employees. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.&nbsp;</em></div><div>&nbsp;</div></div>

Intern, Vehicle Engineering, Summer 2026

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