Aeroacoustics Engineer
Tesla, Hawthorne, CA, United States
Tesla's Aerodynamics & Aeroacoustics team is looking for an exceptional Aeroacoustics Engineer to grow our capabilities and help us accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. You will be involved in the development of groundbreaking new products from their earliest conception, through to volume production and beyond, delivering world-class comfort and industry leading safety. The successful candidate will have a proven record of applying deep technical understanding to real world design problems to produce creative, effective and cost-efficient solutions. You will work dynamically with cross functional partners in Design, Vehicle Engineering and Program Management to meet challenging aeroacoustics targets and redefine what is possible in the automotive industry.
Responsibilities
- Defining and executing experimental aeroacoustics test programs
- Building aeroacoustics CFD simulations to understand and visualize key noise sources
- Working alongside the NVH team to predict interior noise contributions from these
- Analyzing and documenting test and simulation results; presenting findings
- Correlating test and simulation data to continuously improve understanding and prediction capabilities
- Developing novel concepts in CAD to improve noise sources
- Working alongside designers and engineers to implement these concepts
- Providing feedback to the Programs team on aeroacoustics attributes and development status
- Expert knowledge of aerodynamic noise, acoustic theory and fluid dynamics
- A track record of aeroacoustics design ability
- Experience with wind tunnel, road and track testing methods for aeroacoustics
- Understanding of CFD/CAA fundamentals and experience in setting up and running aeroacoustics simulations
- Ability to work towards challenging, dynamic goals with minimal supervision
- Proficiency in Siemens TestLab, STAR-CCM+, HPC usage preferred
- Experience scripting in Bash, Matlab, Python, Java preferred
- Experience using CAD software (preferably Catia) preferred
- Experience conducting acoustic wind tunnel and on road testing preferred
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
- Expected Compensation
$98,800 - $193,800/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.