Acoustic Engineer, Hearables — End-to-End Device Solutions

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

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.