Sr. Airbags Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop various airbags and their integration across the whole product lifetime, from specification and sourcing to manufacturing support and post-SOP maintenance
• Achieve product technical excellence while meeting economical, timing, and quality targets
• Collaborate with design studio, ergonomic, BIW, and interior engineering teams to optimize restraint system packages
• Manage Tier 1 suppliers for engineering development and program timing, serving as the main point of contact for restraints design
• Manage validation plans and test labs for sub-system integration, including supervising test execution and performing test analysis
• Provide expertise on restraint system design to meet vehicle targets regarding performance, cost, weight, and manufacturing
• Support crash tests and vehicle homologation, ensuring parts are supplied with correct pedigrees

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in airbag engineering
• 1 year of specific experience related to Curtain Airbags
• Direct experience working with automotive OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers
• Proficiency in CAD for component packaging and simple fixture design
• Deep understanding of Mechanical Engineering fundamentals, including mechanics of materials, dynamics, and biomechanics
• Knowledge of APQP processes (DVP&R, 8D, DFMEA, DRBFM)
• Experience using GD&T and tolerance stack analysis (ASME or ISO)
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of the latest technological advancements in the field of airbags and passive safety
• Experience in program management and testing (crash, airbag deployment, seats, or trims)
• Knowledge of automotive crashworthiness legislation and attributes
• Experience with CAE analysis (e.g., LS-Dyna) for restraint system optimization
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Disability insurance and 401k
• Vacation time
• Eligibility for equity programs and discretionary annual incentive programs

About the Company

Lucid Motors is leading the future of luxury electric mobility. We design captivating, high-performance electric vehicles that elevate the human experience through intuitive design and sustainable innovation.