Intern, Optical Engineer, Summer 2025

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:

Vision and communication is a multicultural and multidisciplinary team that focus on bring state of the art photonic technology to the vehicle.

We are currently seeking an Optical Engineer Intern. This position requires a passionate student with a basic understanding ofoptics and optical engineeringand a passion for working on EV's. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches their work with vigor and determination. 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:

• Support with lab testing and photometrical measurements of optical developments and prototypes
• Optical simulations of components and systems
• Design basic fixtures
• Script optimization
• Support with the development of optical designs for the next generation of lighting systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of Optics fundamentals
• Lab work experience
• Illumination design background
• Zemax, Speos or other optical design tool experience
• Problem solving skills
• Knowledge of common engineering and optical grade materials
• Proficient with Microsoft office applications
• Capable to work in a high pace multidisciplinary and multicultural team

Nice to Have:

• Catia o Space Claim Experience
• Phyton skills to create scripts
• Lead and collaborate in a complex photonics project

Education:

• Field(s) of study: Optical engineering, physics, Mechanical engineering, math or related fields
• 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)

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 $40 to $60 (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.

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)

$40 - $60 USD

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