Senior Acoustic Engineer – NVH & Systems Leader

Dell; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 230,000 - 297,000; Full time

Job summary

Dell Technologies in Austin, Texas is seeking a highly experienced Acoustic Engineer to lead the analysis, design, and optimization of acoustic performance across products and environments. This role requires deep expertise in noise and vibration (NVH) and cross‑functional leadership.

You will guide system‑level decisions, mentor technologists, and help translate simulations and tests into robust design choices that meet regulatory and customer expectations.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in acoustic theory and signal processing.
• Experience with NVH modelling and measurement techniques.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead acoustic engineering activities across the product lifecycle.
• Develop and apply advanced modelling techniques; identify root causes.
• Design and validate noise control solutions.
• Plan and interpret lab and field tests; ensure data correlation.
• Mentor technologists and drive tool/process improvements.

Skills

Acoustic theory

Wave propagation

Psychoacoustics

Vibration analysis

Signal processing

Acoustic modelling

Noise control

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in related field

Tools

LMS Virtual.Lab

COMSOL

ANSYS

Actran

NASTRAN

Python

Job description

Dell Technologies in Austin, Texas is seeking a highly experienced Acoustic Engineer to lead the analysis, design, and optimization of acoustic performance across products and environments. This role requires deep expertise in noise and vibration (NVH) and cross‑functional leadership.

You will guide system‑level decisions, mentor technologists, and help translate simulations and tests into robust design choices that meet regulatory and customer expectations.