Hardware Engineer (Acoustic Research)

Russell Tobin; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Tobin is seeking an Acoustic Research Engineer to advance acoustics, audio signal processing, and lab-based testing for next‑gen wearable devices and immersive consumer tech. You will design experiments, build data acquisition tools in Python/MATLAB, and analyze audio data from prototype hardware.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams in a world‑class research environment, contributing to breakthrough audio technologies for future consumer products.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent industry experience.
• 3+ years in acoustic research or audio technology.
• Strong understanding of acoustics and audio signal processing.
• Experience with laboratory-based acoustic testing.
• Proficient in Python and/or MATLAB programming.
• C/C++ scripting or programming experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute acoustic experiments.
• Develop data acquisition and processing tools using Python and MATLAB.
• Conduct acoustic measurements using prototype hardware.
• Analyse audio data and generate technical reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and research teams.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

C/C++

Spatial Audio

Room Acoustics

PyTorch

Motion tracking

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Python

MATLAB

PyTorch

Job description

An exciting opportunity has become available with a leading global technology organisation developing next-generation wearable devices and immersive consumer technologies.

We're looking for an experienced Acoustic Research Engineer to support advanced research in acoustics, audio signal processing, and laboratory-based testing.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute acoustic experiments
• Develop data acquisition and processing tools using Python and MATLAB
• Conduct acoustic measurements using prototype hardware
• Analyse audio data and generate technical reports
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and research teams

Required Skills

• Master's degree or equivalent industry experience
• 3+ years in acoustic research or audio technology
• Strong understanding of acoustics and audio signal processing
• Experience with laboratory-based acoustic testing
• Python and/or MATLAB programming
• C/C++
• Spatial Audio
• Room Acoustics
• PyTorch
• Motion tracking technologies

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to contribute to breakthrough audio technologies for future consumer products.
• Work in a world-class research environment alongside leading engineers and scientists.
• Exposure to innovative hardware platforms and advanced acoustic research facilities