Electroacoustic Engineer

Hearing Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hearing Australia, with the National Acoustic Laboratories (NAL) based at the Macquarie University precinct, seeks an experienced Electroacoustic Engineer to lead testing and evaluation of hearing aids and related solutions. You will develop test methods, calibrate laboratories, prepare protocols and reports, and support clinical studies while mentoring teammates in accurate measurement practices.

This full-time role offers the opportunity to work alongside world leaders in hearing research and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in engineering, science or electroacoustics.
• Strong knowledge of electroacoustic testing and hearing aid evaluation.
• Experience with AI-enabled hearing devices and software scripting is advantageous.
• Familiarity with standards such as ANSI S3.22, IEC 60118 and IEC 60318 is desired.
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure laboratories, equipment and systems are calibrated and fit for purpose.
• Lead testing and evaluation of hearing aids and advanced technologies.
• Develop and apply test methods and standards.
• Improve laboratory processes, hardware setups and scripts.
• Prepare clear protocols, reports and presentations.
• Support clinical studies and train colleagues in measurement practices.

Skills

Electroacoustic testing

Hearing aid evaluation

AI-enabled devices

Software scripting

Clinical studies

Communication

Collaboration

Continuous improvement

Education

Engineering/Science/electroacoustics degree

Job description

Hearing Australia is a trusted leader in the hearing industry. Working across the country, we support and empower people by providing hearing health when and where they need it.

Electroacoustic Engineer

• Permanent full-time position
• Work alongside the world leaders in hearing research
• Based in Macquarie University precinct

We are seeking an experienced Electroacoustic Engineer to lead NAL’s testing and evaluation of hearing aids and hearing solutions. You will ensure our laboratories and systems deliver accurate, reliable results for research, clinical studies and independent technology evaluations.

As NAL’s electroacoustic expert, you will work in a cross-functional team to develop test methods and improve systems and processes for advanced hearing technologies, including AI-enabled devices, while providing technical advice to internal and external stakeholders.

How you’ll do this:

• Ensure NAL’s laboratories, equipment and systems are calibrated and fit for purpose.
• Lead testing and evaluation of hearing aids and advanced hearing technologies.
• Develop and contribute to test methods and apply relevant standards, such as ANSI S3.22, IEC 60118 and IEC 60318.
• Improve and document laboratory processes, hardware setups and software scripts.
• Prepare clear protocols, reports and presentations.
• Support clinical studies and train colleagues in accurate measurement practices.

What you’ll bring:

• A relevant bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral qualification in engineering, science, electroacoustics or equivalent.
• Strong practical knowledge of electroacoustic testing and hearing aid evaluation.
• Experience with relevant standards, test methods and technical documentation.
• Strong communication, initiative, collaboration and continuous improvement skills.
• Experience with AI-enabled hearing aids, software scripting, consumer electronics or clinical studies will be highly regarded.

Why work at NAL?

The National Acoustic Laboratories (NAL) is a world leader in hearing research and evidence-based innovation to improve hearing health and transform the lives of people with hearing difficulties. NAL collaborates with organisations around the world to innovate on novel solutions to hearing health services and technology, conducts sophisticated validation trials on treatment benefit, and provides insight into the needs of people with hearing loss and clinicians who treat them. NAL’s research findings are published in leading peer-reviewed journals and its innovations are recognised worldwide. NAL is the research division of Hearing Australia.