Sr. NVH Engineer, Active Noise Control (ANC)

Rivian • Irvine, CA

10d

About The Position

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.
As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.

Role Summary

We are seeking an Engineer to lead the technical development and integration of Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) systems within our vehicle platforms. This role requires an individual who defines technical paths forward when faced with complex engineering constraints and ambiguous system requirements. You will be responsible for the reduction of cabin noise across low-to-mid frequency bands, maintaining technical accuracy and meeting project milestones during high-pressure delivery cycles. This position demands a technical lead who manages their own workstreams and delivers results under strict production timelines.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the design, tuning, and validation of Active Noise Cancellation systems, specifically for road and engine noise.
• Successful integration of an ANC solution through to production within at least one automotive OEM environment.
• Expert-level command of Siemens Simcenter Testlab (formerly LMS Test.Lab) for acoustic data acquisition and DSP Concepts Audio Weaver (AWE) for algorithm deployment.
• Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, with a primary specialization in Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) or Structural Dynamics.
• Proven track record of mitigating acoustic energy in the low and mid-frequency bands using active control methods and adaptive filtering.
• Utilize Audio Weaver (AWE) to design, simulate, and deploy ANC signal processing blocks, ensuring compatibility with vehicle DSP hardware.
• Execute vehicle-level testing using Simcenter Testlab to map secondary path transfer functions and determine optimal transducer placement for noise attenuation.
• Deploy and optimize adaptive filtering algorithms to achieve targeted decibel reduction while ensuring system stability across all operating conditions.
• Own the NVH delivery timeline for ANC, coordinating with Electrical and Software departments to resolve integration issues on schedule.
• Create and maintain detailed engineering reports, calibration procedures, and validation protocols to ensure repeatable system performance across different vehicle trims.

Responsibilities

• ANC Specialization: Minimum of 5 years of experience in the design, tuning, and validation of Active Noise Cancellation systems, specifically for road and engine noise.
• Automotive Implementation: Successful integration of an ANC solution through to production within at least one automotive OEM environment.
• Technical Toolset Proficiency: Expert-level command of Siemens Simcenter Testlab (formerly LMS Test.Lab) for acoustic data acquisition and DSP Concepts Audio Weaver (AWE) for algorithm deployment.
• Educational Background: Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, with a primary specialization in Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) or Structural Dynamics.
• Frequency Domain Proficiency: Proven track record of mitigating acoustic energy in the low and mid-frequency bands using active control methods and adaptive filtering.
• System Design & Algorithm Deployment: Utilize Audio Weaver (AWE) to design, simulate, and deploy ANC signal processing blocks, ensuring compatibility with vehicle DSP hardware.
• Acoustic Validation: Execute vehicle-level testing using Simcenter Testlab to map secondary path transfer functions and determine optimal transducer placement for noise attenuation.
• Control Theory Optimization: Deploy and optimize adaptive filtering algorithms to achieve targeted decibel reduction while ensuring system stability across all operating conditions.
• Technical Project Management: Own the NVH delivery timeline for ANC, coordinating with Electrical and Software departments to resolve integration issues on schedule.
• Reporting & Standardization: Create and maintain detailed engineering reports, calibration procedures, and validation protocols to ensure repeatable system performance across different vehicle trims.

Benefits

• The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus and equity awards.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees.
• You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian’s 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements.
• Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment.
• Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment.
• More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level