Thesis Student (m/f/d) Signal Processing / Hearing Aid Development

WSA – Wonderful Sound for All; Erlangen; Hybrid; EUR 11.160 - 16.740; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible working hours including home working

Attractive salary package

Modern workspaces

Good public transport connections

Free parking spaces

Subsidised canteen

Zusammenfassung

WSA – Wonderful Sound for All invites applications for a Bachelor's or Master's thesis student in Erlangen, Germany. You will develop and analyze algorithms in signal processing and hearing aid development.

The role includes conducting literature reviews, optimizing solutions, and performing audio measurements with prototypes. The ideal candidate will have knowledge in audio signal processing and coding skills in MATLAB, along with proficiency in both German and English.

Benefits include flexible working hours, an attractive salary package, and an inclusive work environment.

Qualifikationen

• Enrolled student in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Information Technology, Audiology, Medical Engineering, Computer Science, Acoustics, or similar fields.
• Strong knowledge of audio signal processing.
• Programming experience, particularly with MATLAB.
• Independent and reliable working style, with a passion for development and experimentation.
• Proficiency in both German and English.

Aufgaben

• Conduct literature reviews, implement, extend, and refine algorithms under guidance.
• Analyze and optimize existing solutions.
• Perform real-time audio measurements and/or hearing tests with prototypes.

Kenntnisse

Audio signal processing

Programming with MATLAB

Independent working style

Proficiency in German and English

Ausbildung

Enrolled student in relevant fields (Electrical Engineering, etc.)

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

WSA was formed in 2019 through the merger of Sivantos and Widex, combining over 140 years of expertise in pioneering hearing solutions. Our mission is to unlock human potential by making incredible sound an essential part of life.

Join our dynamic R&D team as a Bachelor’s or Master’s thesis student and contribute to advancements in signal processing and hearing aid development. You will independently develop and analyze small algorithms in areas such as:

Your Role

• Adaptive algorithms
• Noise reduction
• Classification techniques
• Microphone array processing
• Acoustic source localization
• Feedback suppression
• Accelerometer integration
• Audio coding for speech and music

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews, implement, extend, and refine algorithms under the guidance of experienced team members
• Analyze and optimize existing solutions
• Perform real-time audio measurements and/or hearing tests with prototypes

Qualifications

• Enrolled student in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Information Technology, Audiology, Medical Engineering, Computer Science, Acoustics, or similar fields
• Strong knowledge of audio signal processing
• Programming experience, particularly with MATLAB
• Independent and reliable working style, with a passion for development and experimentation
• Proficiency in both German and English

Benefits

• Flexible working hours including home working
• Attractive salary package
• Early Talent Community
• Modern workspaces and international working environment
• Good public transport connections and free parking spaces
• Subsidised canteen

WSA is an equal‑opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all. Regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, military or veteran status we firmly believe that our work is at its best when everyone feels free to be their most authentic self.