Technical Specialist, NVH

Lucid Motors • Newark, CA

3d • $166,500 - $244,200

About The Position

Lucid is seeking a highly skilled and experienced engineer to join its Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) team. The role focuses on advanced Statistical Energy Analysis (SEA) modeling, simulation, acoustic testing, and sound-pack development to improve cabin and interior acoustic performance across next-generation electric vehicles. The successful candidate will deliver strong customer performance, collaborate across teams, solve problems, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

The position is responsible for developing and validating full-vehicle and subsystem acoustic models and treatment solutions, interpreting simulation results to inform design decisions, and supporting vehicle-level sound-package targets. It also includes vehicle and component testing to improve airborne noise performance in prototypes and production vehicles.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Acoustics, Physics, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of relevant experience for an NVH Technical Specialist; at least 5 years for a Senior NVH Engineer.
• Experience in acoustic package development and optimization, including sound transmission loss and sound absorption coefficient.
• Proficiency in Statistical Energy Analysis (SEA) for high-frequency airborne noise simulation using ESI VA One and/or MSC Actran.
• Strong understanding of digital signal processing, psychoacoustics, and sound quality metrics used to record, track, and report NVH performance.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or PhD.
• Experience taking a vehicle from concept to production.
• Experience with NVH characterization and fault detection using microphones, accelerometers, acoustic cameras, particle velocity probes, or similar equipment.
• Experience with Siemens TestLab and/or Artemis Suite.
• Experience developing wind noise and/or HVAC noise.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the full-vehicle acoustic package for world-class NVH performance while balancing mass, packaging, and cost.
• Lead development and execution of SEA models for full-vehicle and subsystem acoustic simulations, including BIW, closures, powertrain, and ancillaries.
• Develop and validate acoustic treatment solutions, including heavy layers and absorbers, through simulation and testing.
• Interpret SEA simulation results to guide design decisions and optimize vehicle acoustic performance.
• Work with vehicle integration, body, powertrain, and thermal teams to incorporate acoustic considerations into system-level designs.
• Support target setting and cascading for vehicle-level sound-package performance.
• Correlate SEA models with physical test data and contribute to model validation.
• Conduct vehicle- and component-level testing and assessments to improve airborne noise performance in prototypes and production vehicles.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid sick leave.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Eligible employees may participate in the company equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior