Intern, Battery Cell Performance Optimization, Summer 2026

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:

The Battery Cell Performance Optimization team drives the understanding and advancement of Lucid’s cell technology through testing, modeling, validation, design, and analytical characterization. We develop fast-charge and power-capability control strategies informed by real-world data from Lucid’s expanding vehicle fleet to ensure that customer usage is accurately represented. Our work bridges experimental testing with physics-based modeling to uncover the fundamental mechanisms governing cell performance and degradation. 

As an intern on this team, you will contribute to integrating real-time electrochemical and data-driven models into cell testing workflows — enabling live visibility into cell health and performance. Your work will directly influence how we validate and optimize next-generation battery systems for efficiency, longevity, and charging speed. 

Role/Responsibilities:

As a summer intern on the Battery Cell Engineering team, you’ll work on the following: 

Key Deliverables (1-3)

1. Successful Integration of Cell Lifetime Model for Cell Hardware-in-Loop (CHIL) Testing 
2. Quantify the errors between the advanced controls vs actual cell response 

Deliverable 1 Detail Steps 

• Import the Lifetime Model and build a Model-in-the-Loop (MiL) environment with a cell plant model to validate Lifetime Model outputs. 
• Code-generate and build Dynamic Link Libraries (DLLs) with embedded Lifetime Models, and run tests to estimate the cell’s State of Health (SOH) in real time. 
• The candidate should understand how the vehicle’s SOH is estimated using the Lifetime Model and how to validate it within a Model-in-the-Loop framework, ensuring successful integration with the battery tester. 
• The candidate will gain hands-on experience in rigorous model validation through testing of lithium-ion cells. 
• The candidate will also learn how to compile embedded controls from Simulink and develop test protocols that integrate real-time SOH calculations during fast-charge cell tests. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Enthusiastic, Can-do attitude 
• Some fundamental understanding in Li-ion battery cell and experience in battery cell testing 
• Familiarity with MATLAB Scripting and Simulink Modelling 
• Showcases experience in validating models and identifies the errors vs experimental data, and communicates assumptions of the models 

Nice To Have:

• Some experience in battery cell modelling 
• Experience in relevant BMS Simulink Code Generation for battery controls development 
• Experience in testing with Maccor and Arbin cyclers 

Education:

• Field(s) of study: Electrical & Computer Engineering, Electrochemical Science and Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer & Systems Engineering, or related field 
• Currently enrolled in a Master’s or PhD Degree program at an accredited university 
• Proof of enrollment in current or into next program (MS or PhD) 

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.
• Compensation: Student compensation is based on location and current degree level, non-negotiable ranging from $35 to $63 (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.  

  At Lucid, we don’t just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.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)$35—$63 USD

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.)

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