Director, Technology and Innovation

At Lucid, we don’t just imagine the future of mobility, we build it. As Director of Advanced Technology and Innovation, you’ll be at the forefront of shaping next-generation electric vehicles. You will lead our Advanced Product Creation team in defining and delivering the engineering solutions and breakthrough technologies that will power the future of Lucid products. From idea to execution, you’ll transform concepts into reality by driving alignment across engineering domains, guiding innovation priorities, and ensuring readiness for future programs.

You Will:

• Lead the Lucid Technology and Innovation Council, driving collaboration and decision-making across engineering teams.
• Source, collect, and evaluate emerging technologies and innovation ideas from across the company.
• Align technology opportunities with Lucid’s long-term product vision, prioritizing those with the greatest impact.
• Oversee technology readiness assessments and guide projects until they’re adopted into formal programs.
• Manage multiple complex, high-visibility projects in a fast-paced, demanding environment
•  Partner with engineering leaders to secure executive support, funding, and resources for development.

You Bring:

• 12+ years of engineering experience, including 5+ years in automotive new product creation.
• Proven track record of driving new technology development from concept through integration.
• Strong ability to connect customer experience with technical solutions.
• Detail-oriented, with exceptional organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Advanced experience with tools like Jira, Confluence, and Smartsheet.
• Deep knowledge of manufacturing processes (extrusions, castings, stampings, etc.).
• Hands-on experience collaborating with suppliers on specifications, releases, and change management.
• A creative, resourceful mindset with the ability to thrive in fast-moving, constrained, and innovative startup environments.

Great to Have:

• Proven history with systems engineering design
• Experience with HV Architecture Design
• Experience with LV Architecture Design
• Knowledge of communication protocols in modern automobiles, Ethernet, CAN, and LIN.
• Hands-on practical experience in prototype assembly, vehicle assembly or vehicle service
• Proven history in complete production cycle of vehicle controllers, model-based design, tuning, SIL/HIL testing and vehicle deployment
• Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) and their architecture.

Education Requirements:

• BS/BEng or MS/MEng, or equivalent experience, in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
• Higher level degrees strongly preferred