Overview
Join our dynamic team as an Acoustic System Engineer, where your expertise in prototyping and evaluating cutting-edge audio technologies is crucial in enhancing audio quality for consumer electronics, including headsets. In this role, you'll conduct meticulous acoustic measurements, drive product specifications through data-driven insights, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure our products exceed expectations in audio performance and quality.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute comprehensive test plans for acoustic performance measurement on product prototypes.
Perform acoustic simulations such as Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Boundary Element Methods (BEM) to predict and optimize acoustic performance.
Collect, categorize, and validate measurement data to support projects.
Analyze factory production data and acoustic test results to identify trends, troubleshoot issues, and implement quality controls.
Provide acoustic design recommendations and perform trade-off analysis for enhanced product feasibility.
Create detailed documentation and reports for test results, simulation findings, and technical specifications.
Support additional engineering activities as required, including tooling reviews and vendor qualifications.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Acoustics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
3+ years of direct experience with audio hardware testing and acoustic measurement techniques.
Proficiency with audio measurement tools such as SoundCheck and Audio Precision.
Competency in scripting and analysis using MATLAB and Python for data processing and acoustic simulations.
Operational expertise with COMSOL for conducting acoustic simulations to predict and optimize product performance.
Expertise in the physical setup of acoustic measurements, including managing equipment like microphones and anechoic chambers.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in failure analysis and prototype verification.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in Acoustics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Familiarity with advanced noise reduction techniques and audio signal processing algorithms.
Knowledge of advanced acoustic materials and their application in product design.