Intern, Durability CAE, Summer 2026

15 hours ago

Newark, California, United States Lucid Motors Full time $9,888 - $19,488 per year
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.

Team Description:

Durability Team is responsible for making sure all the parts, components, subsystems and full vehicle meets the Vehicle Lifetime Durability Performance requirements. The team comprises of CAE and Test engineers who help with designing, Optimizing, Testing and Validating the durability performance of the vehicles. Some of the work we do as a team is showcased in these two videos.

As an Intern, Durability CAE, you will be helping the team with exploring new CAE methods, performing testing and correlation of test results with CAE results. There are multiple focus areas where the intern can work on (for example vibration fatigue, weld fatigue, Strain life material property development etc) along with learning the basics of Durability CAE. This position requires an enthusiastic engineer with passion and good engineering fundamentals to undertake R&D type of activities.  Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and does not stop until the problem is solved. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment. 

Role/Responsibilities: 

  • Developing new methods for Durability assessment of structural components of the vehicle (strength, fatigue life, durability load prediction, strucural optimization etc).  
  • Develop test plans, fixtures, test samples and perform testing to validate the CAE processes and methods 
  • Apply the developed methods to real life components to demonstrate the effectiveness of new methods. 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Field(s) of study: Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, Material Science or related fields
  • Focus Areas – Structural Engineering, Finite Element Method, Structural Optimization, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Durability Engineering
  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's Degree program at an accredited university
  • Proof of enrollment in current or into next program (MS)

 Nice to Have:

  • Experience in the above focus areas
  • Hands on work with Durability teams
  • Good communication and self management

Program Information: 

  • Timing: May- August, or June-September pending class schedules. 
  • Duration of Internship: Our internship program is 12 weeks; the end date is flexible based on individual needs.
  • Work Location & Environment: 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. The working environment will be a mix of lab & office work.
  • Compensation: Student compensation is based on location and current degree level, non-negotiable ranging from $37 to $51 (subject to changes).
  • Relocation: May be provided on a case to case basis. 
  • Housing/Transportation: You must provide your own living arrangements and transportation in the local area.  
  • Background Check: All offers of employment are contingent on clearing a background check. 
  • Drug Screening: All offers of employment are contingent on passing a drug screen. 
  • Medical benefits: Dental, vision, and medical on day 1 for all interns working full-time.
  • Visa Sponsorship: Lucid may but is not obligated to sponsor foreign national employees requiring company sponsorship for U.S employment authorization. 

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. Compensation 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 (hourly)

$37 - $51 USD


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.)

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To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not 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. 
 

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