Lead Acoustic System Engineer

About the Role:

You will be part of a team developing the next generation of audio products. As a Senior Principal Engineer, Acoustic Design, you will be responsible for performing design, optimization, and testing of headphones, microphone arrays, smart speakers, TVs, smartphones, and tablets. You will use current acoustic simulation software as well as acoustic testing hardware and software in your job activities.

Your Team: You will report directly to the Director, Systems Engineering for Harman Embedded Audio (HEA).

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform design, optimization, and testing of audio products
• Use acoustic simulation software and testing hardware and software
• Work with engineers, researchers, and program managers to discuss testing methodologies and optimization strategies
• Provide early feedback on performance and suggest improvements to enhance the user experience
• Design and propose new and effective test methods, both qualitative and quantitative, to improve test-coverage and to enhance the overall user experience

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Physics or relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• Solid understanding in fundamentals of Applied Acoustics, Digital Signal Processing, Psychoacoustics, Acoustic measurements and analysis
• 10 years audio system development experience including audio system tuning, integration and verification, automated audio test development and analysis
• Experience with scientific programming languages such as MATLAB, Python or similar and acoustic measurement equipment such as GRAS and B&K
• Working knowledge of Finite Element Method and/or Boundary Element Method simulation tools for mechanics, acoustics and magnetic circuits (eg. COMSOL)
• Demonstrated communication skills and experience working across disciplines to drive optimal solutions and supporting cross functional teams