Demo

Sr Signal Processing Research Engineer

Starkey Hearing Technologies
Prairie, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 2/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/19/2025

Description

Are you ready to shape the future of hearing aid technology? As a Senior Signal Processing Engineer, you'll lead groundbreaking research and development of advanced DSP algorithms that enhance hearing aid performance. From proposing innovative algorithm candidates to evaluating them through simulations, lab tests, and field trials, your work will directly impact millions of users. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring cutting-edge research into real-world products, provide technical leadership, and drive innovation in digital signal processing. If you're passionate about pushing the boundaries of sound technology, this role is your opportunity to make a lasting impact!

At Starkey, we are in the business of connecting people and changing lives.As a world leader in the manufacturing and delivering of advanced hearing solutions, we go to work each day to ensure every person on the planet has the opportunity to hear their very best. Founded in 1967, Starkey is known for its innovative design, development and distribution of comprehensive digital hearing systems.

Headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Starkey has more than 5,000 employees globally, operates 29 facilities and does business in more than 100 markets worldwide.

Here's a video about the people behind Starkey's groundbreaking innovation :

JOB SUMMARY DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE OF JOB

This position is responsible for research and development of signal processing algorithms in hearing aids. The Senior Engineer II signifies that at least 50% of the competencies at the Principal Subject Matter Expert level have been demonstrated.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES / RESULTS

Research digital signal processing algorithms for hearing aids

  • Propose the research project plan
  • Review the existing literature, competitive products, and patents
  • Propose a set of algorithm candidates
  • Prototype the algorithm candidates using simulation and / or various research platforms
  • Evaluate the algorithm candidates based on a combination of laboratory evaluation, field evaluation and benchmarking
  • Select the final algorithm
  • Generate the research report

Actively work with product development groups to bring the research results to products

  • Coordinate with the product development groups to transfer the research results to products
  • Provide input to the firmware requirements definition
  • Work with the DSP technology engineers to identify and make the design tradeoffs
  • Provide technical support to the clinical validation effort
  • Providing technical training to product development group members
  • Provide technical leadership in various research and development activities

  • Demonstrate technical expertise in one or more major signal processing algorithms
  • Serve as a principal investigator for one or more research projects
  • Provide technical consultation to junior engineers
  • Actively monitor, identify, and propose new research and development opportunities
  • Work with the management to maintain and enhance the group dynamics and processes
  • Participate in and contribute to general DSP research and development activities

  • Participate in and contribute to the relevant professional conferences
  • Participate in and contribute to the DSP Journal Seminar
  • Participate in and contribute to the competitive analysis efforts
  • Participate in and contribute to the benchmarking efforts
  • Participate in and contribute to the intellectual property related activities, such as patents
  • JOB REQUIREMENTS

    Education

  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
  • Experience

  • A minimum of 5 years of applicable experience is required for candidates with a master's
  • degree or 2 yrs experience with PhD.

    Knowledge / Technical Requirements

  • Advanced knowledge of digital signal processing and its applications required
  • Knowledge of audio signal processing desirable
  • Knowledge of hearing aid desirable
  • Knowledge of cochlear implant desirable
  • Knowledge of psychoacoustics desirable
  • Knowledge of acoustics desirable
  • Competencies, Skills & Abilities

  • Proficiency in Matlab and C / C required
  • Good verbal and written communication skills required
  • Good interpersonal skills are required
  • Technical leadership required
  • Proficiency in numerical reasoning and analysis required
  • Proficiency in troubleshooting required
  • Attention to details required
  • Background in fixed-point algorithm desirable
  • Background in real-time signal processing desirable
  • This job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on actual experience, education and other factors

    Salary and Other Compensation :

    The target pay rate for this position is between $106,260 - $136,500 annually. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include : geography / market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

    This position is eligible for a bonus based upon performance results. There is no guarantee of payout.

    Benefits : The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements : medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401 (k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid time off, 8 days / hours of paid sick and safe time, and 6 paid holidays annually.

    LI-MP1

    Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

    The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

    Salary : $106,260 - $136,500

    If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
    Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

    What is the career path for a Sr Signal Processing Research Engineer?

    Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Sr Signal Processing Research Engineer career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
    Income Estimation: 
    $113,077 - $147,784
    Income Estimation: 
    $135,356 - $164,911
    Income Estimation: 
    $153,902 - $198,246
    Income Estimation: 
    $113,077 - $147,784
    Income Estimation: 
    $135,356 - $164,911
    Income Estimation: 
    $153,902 - $198,246
    Income Estimation: 
    $105,809 - $128,724
    Income Estimation: 
    $136,611 - $163,397
    Income Estimation: 
    $135,163 - $163,519
    Income Estimation: 
    $131,953 - $159,624
    Income Estimation: 
    $150,859 - $181,127
    Income Estimation: 
    $98,763 - $126,233
    Income Estimation: 
    $116,330 - $143,011
    Income Estimation: 
    $113,077 - $147,784
    Income Estimation: 
    $116,330 - $143,011
    Income Estimation: 
    $135,356 - $164,911
    Income Estimation: 
    $153,902 - $198,246
    View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

    Job openings at Starkey Hearing Technologies

    Starkey Hearing Technologies
    Hired Organization Address Minneapolis, MN Full Time
    Description If you are looking for a career that supports our Veteran's check our opening! This role's primary focus is ...
    Starkey Hearing Technologies
    Hired Organization Address Boise, ID Full Time
    Description If you are looking for a career that supports our Veteran's check our opening! This role's primary focus is ...
    Starkey Hearing Technologies
    Hired Organization Address Prairie, MN Full Time
    Description Starkey is a world leader in the manufacturing and distribution of advanced hearing technologies. We are in ...
    Starkey Hearing Technologies
    Hired Organization Address Orleans, LA Full Time
    Description If you are looking for a career that supports our Veteran's check our opening! This role's primary focus is ...

    Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Sr Signal Processing Research Engineer jobs in the Prairie, MN area that may be a better fit.

    Sr Signal Processing Research Engineer

    Starkey México, Prairie, MN

    AI Assistant is available now!

    Feel free to start your new journey!