WAVE Acoustic 1D CAE Engineer

Job Description

Role & Responsibilities:

• Develop and validate 1D gas-dynamic and acoustic simulation models for automotive exhaust and aftertreatment systems using Ricardo WAVE.
• Predict and optimize Sound Pressure Level (SPL), Transmission Loss (TL), Insertion Loss (IL), exhaust backpressure, and pressure pulsations.
• Model and analyze exhaust systems, mufflers, resonators, catalysts, DOC, DPF, and SCR systems.
• Perform model calibration, debugging, validation, and correlation with test data.
• Work closely with Design, CFD, Testing, and Vehicle NVH teams to support simulation-led product development.
• Conduct acoustic and gas-dynamic performance optimization to meet vehicle NVH and performance targets.
• Prepare simulation reports, technical recommendations, and customer presentations.

Preferred Candidate Profile:

• B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech in Mechanical, Automotive, Thermal, or related Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in Acoustic CAE / 1D Simulation.
• Hands-on experience with Ricardo WAVE / WaveBuild3D.
• Strong knowledge of automotive exhaust systems, mufflers, resonators, and aftertreatment systems.
• Experience in TL, IL, SPL, backpressure, and pressure pulsation analysis.
• Good understanding of Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Gas Dynamics, and Engine Fundamentals.
• Experience in model validation and correlation with test data.
• Automotive OEM/Tier-1 supplier experience preferred.