Acoustic Engineer, Consumer Device Hearables

Google; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 159,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking an Acoustic Engineer for its Acoustic Engineer, Consumer Device Hearables in Mountain View, CA. The role focuses on designing speakers and microphones for new devices, balancing performance, space, cost, and user experience across cross-functional teams. The candidate should have mid-level experience and hands-on work shipping end-to-end acoustic solutions from concept to production.

A background in consumer electronics and collaboration with vendors is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 4 years of acoustic design and execution experience on consumer electronics.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of speakers and mics in new consumer electronic devices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional design, engineering, product, operations teams to balance performance, space, cost, and user experience.
• Collaborate with vendors and technology partners to scope new components and technologies.
• Conduct acoustic simulations (lumped sum and finite element methods) and lab testing of acoustic modules and products to validate performance.
• Support module and product factories to define and guide assembly, test, and failure analysis efforts.

Skills

Acoustic design

Test & measurement

Product development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Physics

Tools

SoundCheck

Klippel

Audio Precision

Polytec

Ansys

COMSOL

Abaqus

Ares

Job description

Acoustic Engineer, Consumer Device Hearables

Google

Mountain View, CA, USA

Mid

Experience driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members; deeper expertise and applied knowledge within relevant area.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 4 years of experience in acoustic design and execution on consumer electronic products.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• 6 years of experience leading acoustic design and execution for consumer electronics.
• Experience leading acoustic solutions for mobile phone, wearable, or hearable products.
• Experience with acoustic test tools: SoundCheck, Klippel, Audio Precision, Polytec, etc, and simulation tools: Ansys, COMSOL, Abaqus, Ares, etc.
• Experience shipping end-to-end acoustic solutions, from product concept through production.

About the job

The Platforms and Devices team encompasses Google's various computing software platforms across environments (desktop, mobile, applications), as well as our first party devices and services that combine the best of Google AI, software, and hardware. Teams across this area research, design, and develop new technologies to make our user's interaction with computing faster and more seamless, building innovative experiences for our users around the world. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $159000 - $230000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of speakers and mics in new consumer electronic devices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional design, engineering, product, operations teams to achieve acoustic solutions balancing ambitious performance, space, cost, and user experience goals.
• Collaborate with vendors and technology partners to scope new components and technologies.
• Conduct acoustic simulations (lumped sum and finite element methods) and lab testing of acoustic modules and products to validate performance.
• Support module and product factories to define and guide assembly, test, and failure analysis efforts.

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