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Audio and Acoustic Engineer

Audio and Acoustic Engineer

CompanyMeta
LocationRedmond, WA, USA
Salary$170000 – $240000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s, Master’s, PhD
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in acoustics design, mechano-acoustic simulations, prototyping, mechanical and electrical design, and signal processing
  • BS in Acoustic Engineering, Physics, or Electrical Engineering
  • Design, implementation, research and project leading skills
  • Experience in Matlab, and Lumped parameter acoustic simulation
  • Experience in Boundary Element Method (BEM) and Finite Element Method (FEM) numerical simulation such as COMSOL, SysNoise, Virtual Lab
  • Experience making informed decisions, proactively address challenges, adapt to changing circumstances, and take responsibility for resolving open issues
  • Experience with a variety of acoustic test equipment such as RME, Klippel, SoundCheck, Audio Precision, etc.

Responsibilities

  • Spearhead research and design to advance precision sound reproduction
  • Develop next generation transducer technology for speakers and microphones
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to evaluate and enhance transducer performance for next-generation audio devices
  • Develop advanced numerical simulation techniques to address complex challenges in acoustics, spatial audio, and signal processing, with applications in VR and AR
  • Advance the state of the art in acoustic transducers and acoustic systems
  • Conduct acoustic tests and establish related metrics
  • Characterize novel materials and devices, working closely with engineers to design and prototype audio devices
  • Validate prototypes through simulations and measurements, coordinating with external vendors for fabrication and manufacturing

Preferred Qualifications

  • MS, PHD or coursework preferred
  • Track record of audio innovation and patent activity
  • Familiarity with MATLAB, COMSOL, Klippel RnD, Audio Precision, L-Edit
  • Familiarity with microfabrication
  • Experience in MEMS development