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Owllabs is hiring: Audio and Acoustics Development Engineer in Boston

Owllabs, Boston, MA, United States, 02298

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Owl Labs is seeking an experienced Audio and Acoustics Development Engineer to join our team. This role combines audio engineering, acoustics, and product development expertise to create innovative audio solutions. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between theoretical acoustics and practical implementation.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

  1. Design and develop audio systems and acoustic solutions for our portfolio of audio/video collaboration systems
  2. Conduct acoustic measurements and analysis using industry-standard equipment and methodologies
  3. Create and execute test plans for acoustic validation and performance verification
  4. Develop digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms for audio enhancement and noise reduction
  5. Collaborate with mechanical engineers to optimize product designs for acoustic performance
  6. Perform competitive analysis and benchmarking of audio products
  7. Lead acoustic tuning sessions and documentation of tuning parameters
  8. Work with cross-functional teams to ensure audio quality meets product requirements
  9. Develop and maintain acoustic test facilities and measurement systems
  10. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the team's technical knowledge base

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION
  1. Bachelor's degree in Acoustics, Audio Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field (Masters preferred)
EXPERIENCE
  1. 5+ years of experience in audio product development and acoustic engineering
  2. Experience with audio DSP algorithm development and implementation
  3. Programming experience in MATLAB, Python, or similar technical computing languages
  4. Experience with room acoustics and architectural acoustics
  5. Experience with audio coding standards and wireless audio technologies
SKILLS
  1. Strong understanding of acoustic principles, psychoacoustics, and audio signal processing
  2. Proficiency in acoustic measurement techniques and analysis tools (MLSSA, SAT, etc.)
  3. Knowledge of industry standards (IEC, IEEE, ITU) related to audio and acoustics
  4. Skilled in using acoustic measurement equipment and analysis software
  5. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
  6. Strong documentation and technical writing abilities
  7. Knowledge of manufacturing processes related to acoustic components
  8. Familiarity with embedded systems and real-time audio processing
  9. Acoustic measurement systems (B&K, HEAD acoustics, Audio Precision)
  10. Audio analysis software (EASE, COMSOL, SoundCheck)
  11. DSP development tools and frameworks (Matlab, Simulink)
  12. CAD software for acoustic modeling
  13. Version control systems (Git)
  14. Statistical analysis and data visualization
  15. Audio production and editing software

WHAT WE OFFER

  1. Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents
  2. Unlimited PTO
  3. Generous parental leave
  4. Work from home stipend
  5. Commuter benefit
  6. Flexibility to work remotely or in a hybrid setting (based on location)
  7. 15 paid holidays

Owl Labs is a hybrid company, we are over 40% remote, and our headquarters is based in Boston, MA. This role is an on-site position at our Boston office.

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