What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Signal Processing Research Engineer position at Starkey?
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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjhRQ7qzlI0
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.
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Salary : $106,260 - $136,500
