Senior Specialist – NVH Simulations

The role

The Senior Specialist – NVH Simulations will perform end-to-end NVH simulation development across component, subsystem, and full-vehicle levels. This includes building CAE models, performing modal and frequency response analyses, and correlating predictions with physical test data.

What you will do

• Responsible for end-to-end NVH simulation development across component, subsystem, and full-vehicle levels
• Build and execute high-fidelity CAE models to predict vibration behavior, noise propagation, and acoustic performance
• Perform modal, frequency response, and transfer path analyses
• Develop and apply structure-borne and airborne NVH models
• Define and cascade NVH targets from vehicle to subsystem and component levels
• Lead root-cause analysis and develop simulation-driven countermeasures
• Correlate CAE predictions with physical test data
• Partner with design, body, and supplier teams to integrate NVH solutions
• Review design changes for cross-attribute NVH impact
• Drive optimization of damping, isolation, structural, and acoustic solutions

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 8+ years of automotive NVH CAE experience
• Strong fundamentals in vibration and acoustics
• Experience with NVH tools such as Nastran, Abaqus, OptiStruct, Actran, VA One, or equivalent
• Experience in modal, frequency response, and transfer path analysis
• Proven CAE-test correlation and root-cause analysis capability
• Strong technical communication skills
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Valid driver's license

Nice to have

• Experience with electrified powertrain NVH
• Familiarity with SEA or hybrid FE-SEA methods
• Experience with Python or MATLAB for automation
• Exposure to optimization, DOE, or robustness studies
• Experience supporting OEM development milestones and sign-off

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with employer match and immediate vesting
• 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
• 40 hours of unplanned PTO
• 14 company or floating holidays, annually
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
• Paid leave for bereavement, jury duty, voting, or military leave

Before you apply

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship is required
• This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City

About the company

Scout Motors is an iconic American brand electrifying and digitizing rugged SUVs and trucks. The company focuses on innovation, exploration, and creating vehicles for work and play.