Signal Processing Engineer (Audio) Job at TPI Global Solutions in Washington DC

Position Overview :

The Contract Engineering Associate Mid will be responsible for the development, testing, and improvement of audio technology systems, particularly in the areas of acoustic data acquisition , signal processing , and audio perception . This position requires hands-on experience with audio experiments , programming (Python, MATLAB, MaxMSP), and acoustic systems . The candidate will collaborate with multi-disciplinary researchers to integrate innovative algorithms into platforms, perform complex experiments in laboratory settings, and produce technical reports.

Key Responsibilities :

• System Development : Design and improve systems for acoustic and behavioral data acquisition and processing using Python , MATLAB , and MaxMSP .
• Data Collection & Analysis : Conduct acoustic data collection using complex capture systems, prototype devices, and human subjects in a controlled laboratory environment. Analyze and optimize data acquisition systems for audio perception .
• Collaboration : Work closely with researchers to integrate data acquisition algorithms into platforms and systems.
• Technical Documentation : Write technical reports and papers to describe research methodologies and results, ensuring clear communication of findings.
• Experimentation : Design and perform audio acoustic experiments to validate systems and technologies.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Education : Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant technical field.
• Experience : 5+ years in audio technology development , including:
• 3+ years of experience with audio signal processing .
• 3+ years of experience conducting audio acoustic experiments in controlled environments.
• Proficiency in Python , MATLAB , or MaxMSP for audio applications .
• Strong understanding of acoustic systems and audio technology development.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Expertise in real-time audio coding (C/C++).
• Knowledge in psychoacoustics , auditory perception , and spatial audio .
• Experience with machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch .
• Familiarity with motion tracking systems and prototype hardware devices .

Must-Have Skills :

• Strong audio signal processing knowledge.
• Experience with programming languages (Python, MATLAB, MaxMSP).
• Acoustic experimentation in controlled laboratory settings.
• Data analysis and interpretation skills.

Additional Information :

• The position is based in Everett, WA , with no remote flexibility (Day-1 Onsite).
• The role requires the ability to produce high-quality reports and publications from technical data and experiments.

This job is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in audio engineering , acoustic systems , and signal processing to contribute to cutting-edge developments in the field of audio technology.