Technical Specialist, NVH

Lucid Motors; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 167,000 - 244,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Annual bonus

Equity program

Job summary

Lucid Motors is seeking a highly skilled NVH engineer to advance SEA modeling, acoustic testing, and sound-pack development for next-generation electric vehicles. You will deliver full-vehicle acoustic packages and validate simulations while collaborating with integration, powertrain, and thermal teams to optimize cabin noise and overall NVH performance.

You bring 8+ years in NVH, expertise in SEA with VA One or Actran, and a strong DSP/psychoacoustics background.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, Acoustics, Physics, or related field. Master’s or PhD preferred.
• 8+ years of relevant experience for an NVH Technical Specialist and 5+ years for a Senior NVH Engineer.
• Experience in acoustic package development and optimization (sound transmission loss & sound absorption coefficient)
• Proficiency in Statistical Energy Analysis (SEA) for high frequency airborne noise simulation with ESI VA One and/or MSC Actran.
• Strong fundamental understanding of digital signal processing, psychoacoustics, and the use of sound quality metrics to record, track and report NVH performance.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

SEA modeling

NVH

Acoustics

Digital signal processing

Psychoacoustics

Sound quality metrics

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, Acoustics, Physics, or related field

Master’s or PhD preferred

Tools

ESI VA One

MSC Actran

Job description

About Lucid

At Lucid, we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucid’s proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture, our award-winning vehicles bring our “Compromise Nothing™” approach to the global automotive market. That means refusing to choose between performance and sustainability, design and engineering, ambition and integrity. In Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity, we have designed and built vehicles that have redefined their segments, combining exceptional range, performance, design, and expansive space in a single experience.

We achieve this through deep vertical integration, with design, engineering, and productionhappening in-houseacross our global offices andmanufacturingfacilities.Ourteamscomefromindustriesaround the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence.By refusing to settle, youcanhelpredefinewhat’spossible andshape the future of mobility.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Engineer to join our NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness) team. This role will focus on advanced SEA modeling, simulation, acoustic testing and sound pack development to support the refinement of cabin and interior acoustic performance across our next-generation electric vehicles. You will need to be focused on delivering excellent performance to our customers, strong self-starters, team collaborators, excellent problem solvers, with an ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, Acoustics, Physics, or related field. Master’s or PhD preferred.
• Generally, requires 8+ years of relevant experience for an NVH Technical Specialist and 5+ years of relevant experience for a Senior NVH Engineer.
• Experience in acoustic package development and optimization (sound transmission loss & sound absorption coefficient)
• Proficiency in Statistical Energy Analysis (SEA) for high frequency airborne noise simulation with ESI VA One and/or MSC Actran.
• Strong fundamental understanding of digital signal processing, psychoacoustics, and the use of sound quality metrics to record, track and report NVH performance.

Preferred

• Previous experience taking a vehicle from concept to production.
• Experience in NVH characterization and fault detection using microphones, accelerometers, acoustic cameras, particle velocity probes, etc..
• Experience of Siemens TestLab and/or Artemis Suite.
• Past experience with wind noise and/or HVAC noise development.

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.

Salary Range

Base Pay Range (Annual)

$166,500 — $244,200 USD

Compensation & Benefits:

Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays, paid sick leave; and a401(k) retirementplan. Hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off, and salaried/exempt employee accrue up to 160 hours paid time off. Eligible employees may also participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program. Incentive and equity awards, if applicable, are determined based on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results, in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

Equal Opportunity:

At Lucid, we believe diversity strengthens everything we build. Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws and regulations.

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