Audio and Acoustics Development Engineer
| Company | Owl Labs |
|---|---|
| Location | Boston, MA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Acoustics, Audio Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field (Masters preferred)
- 5+ years of experience in audio product development and acoustic engineering
- Experience with audio DSP algorithm development and implementation
- Programming experience in MATLAB, Python, or similar technical computing languages
- Experience with room acoustics and architectural acoustics
- Experience with audio coding standards and wireless audio technologies
- Strong understanding of acoustic principles, psychoacoustics, and audio signal processing
- Proficiency in acoustic measurement techniques and analysis tools (MLSSA, SAT, etc.)
- Knowledge of industry standards (IEC, IEEE, ITU) related to audio and acoustics
- Skilled in using acoustic measurement equipment and analysis software
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong documentation and technical writing abilities
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes related to acoustic components
- Familiarity with embedded systems and real-time audio processing
- Acoustic measurement systems (B&K, HEAD acoustics, Audio Precision)
- Audio analysis software (EASE, COMSOL, SoundCheck)
- DSP development tools and frameworks (Matlab, Simulink)
- CAD software for acoustic modeling
- Version control systems (Git)
- Statistical analysis and data visualization
- Audio production and editing software
Responsibilities
- Design and develop audio systems and acoustic solutions for our portfolio of audio/video collaboration systems
- Conduct acoustic measurements and analysis using industry-standard equipment and methodologies
- Create and execute test plans for acoustic validation and performance verification
- Develop digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms for audio enhancement and noise reduction
- Collaborate with mechanical engineers to optimize product designs for acoustic performance
- Perform competitive analysis and benchmarking of audio products
- Lead acoustic tuning sessions and documentation of tuning parameters
- Work with cross-functional teams to ensure audio quality meets product requirements
- Develop and maintain acoustic test facilities and measurement systems
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the team’s technical knowledge base
Preferred Qualifications
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No preferred qualifications provided.