Sr. Wind Noise Test Engineer, NVH

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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.

We are currently seeking Sr. Wind Noise Test Engineer, NVH with wind noise test and development experience to our staff. Candidates are expected to be experienced in wind noise, with a focus on developing future vehicle performance, diagnosing issues and developing countermeasures.  Additional NVH experience in road noise, powertrain NVH and vehicle sub-systems is a plus.  They are also expected to be strong self-starters, team collaborators, excellent problem solvers, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

The Role:

• Set targets and establish test and analysis methodologies to achieve world class wind noise performance on Lucid vehicles
• Work on multiple smaller projects with other NVH team members as the need for problem solving on the hardware requires
• Collaborate with other engineering teams (e.g., Aero, Studio, Body, Exteriors, Interiors etc.) to review targets and guide design changes to benefit NVH performance
• Create test plans to maximize knowledge with tight timelines and less resources than found at traditional OEMs
• Perform testing to assess and, if necessary, improve NVH performance, both at the vehicle and component level
• Deliver world-class NVH performance while balancing aggressive cost and mass targets

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• 5+ years of relevant experience 
• Excellent communicator, collaborator, team player, and problem solver
• Ability to deal with ambiguity, thrive, and chart your own path in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Must have excellent knowledge of NVH principles with a focus on wind noise and aero acoustics 
• Ability to influence design based on engineering principles
• Previous experience taking a vehicle from concept to production
• Experience with wind noise and wind noise adjacent test and evaluation methodologies, e.g., wind tunnel testing, air leakage testing, acoustic transfer function testing, seal design, etc. 
• Familiarity with specifying, testing and validating interior trim for NVH performance, both at the component level and the vehicle level
• Proficiency with standard NVH tools such as accelerometers, microphones, modal hammers, etc. 

Advantageous:

• Master’s in Engineering with 6-8 years’ experience or PhD in Engineering with 3-5 years’ experience preferred
• Familiarity with LMS Test.Lab or ArtemiS SUITE is a plus

 Salary 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.

·       California (Bay Area) - $115,000-$165,000

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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