NVH Engineer, Powertrain

What to Expect

We are seeking a skilled NVH Test Engineer to join our Drive Unit Team at Tesla, focusing on noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) testing and analysis for powertrain and vehicle systems. This role involves conducting tests on dynos and vehicles, providing critical feedback for risk assessment, design improvements, and psychoacoustic performance. The engineer will collaborate with cross‑functional design teams to drive continuous improvements in noise reduction while optimizing cost, mass, and complexity across powertrain and vehicle architectures.

• Perform noise and vibration testing on dynos for drive unit designs and deliver feedback for risk assessment and design enhancements
• Design and execute vehicle‑level NVH tests, producing detailed reports on powertrain performance with analysis of structure‑borne and airborne contributions
• Provide actionable feedback to vehicle design teams on NVH treatments, isolation strategies, and structural improvements for enhanced vehicle noise performance
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on noise reduction while minimizing cost, mass, and complexity in powertrain and vehicle systems
• Develop, validate, and maintain virtual path analysis data libraries for powertrain and vehicle products using transfer path analysis (TPA) methodologies
• Interpret CAE simulation risks and correlate them to real‑world psychoacoustic performance for design validation
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate test findings into actionable design and engineering solutions

• Expertise in rotational acoustic and vibration principles
• Experience in physical testing for NVH or durability, preferably with rotating components or complex systems such as rail, aerospace, or energy
• Hands‑on experience with large‑scale data acquisition using Siemens Test Lab or similar platforms
• Proficiency in MATLAB or Python for automation and computational tasks
• Ability to interpret CAE simulation and test data for correlation and validation
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Signal Processing, Physics, or equivalent experience

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

$92,720 - $206,520/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.