Sr. Prototype Driver, Vehicle Test en Lucid Motors

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