Senior Prototype Driver, Vehicle Development and Test Europe (m/f/d)

The role

The Senior Prototype Driver supports vehicle testing across dynamics, durability, noise and vibration, and performance. This role involves prototype driving, vehicle preparation, instrumentation support, data collection, and diagnostics.

What you will do

• Test-drive and evaluate prototype vehicles in real-world situations on approved routes and tracks.
• Conduct safety inspections, perform specialized test procedures, and document findings.
• Recreate driving scenarios in controlled and field tests and provide structured feedback to engineering teams.
• Perform daily vehicle checks and maintenance and keep vehicles ready for field testing.
• Complete manual data collection, mapping drives, and final data-verification drives.
• Drive prototype vehicles on public and private roads to collect data and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Develop and follow team processes and document issues and improvement opportunities.
• Support vehicle and bench-system diagnosis, maintenance, and repair.
• Assist with installation, upgrade, calibration, and configuration of sensors, ECUs, and related equipment.
• Work across prototype, pre-production, show, and production vehicles.

Required qualifications

• Valid driver's license with at least 8 years of driving experience and a clean driving record.
• Demonstrated ability to drive safely in all weather conditions.
• Ability to drive for prolonged periods, routinely exceeding 8 hours.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and overtime when required.
• Good vision, hearing, motor skills, alertness, and driving instinct.
• Basic computer skills and ability to operate GPS equipment.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong learning agility and the ability to solve new problems in a dynamic environment.

Nice to have

• Associate degree or equivalent vocational training.
• Experience with fully electric vehicles.
• Professional motorsport or race-team experience.
• Fabrication and automotive wiring experience.
• Luxury automotive technician experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability coverage
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off
• Salaried/exempt employee accrue up to 160 hours paid time off
• Eligible employees may also participate in Lucid’s equity program
• Eligible employees may also participate in a discretionary annual cash incentive program

Before you apply

• A background check may be required during the hiring process.

About the company

Lucid is creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation. They use proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture to build vehicles in the global automotive market.