Acoustics Engineer, Beats Acoustics

Apple Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 142,300 - 263,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Employee stock programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Los Angeles is seeking an Acoustic Engineer to advance microphone and telephony hardware concepts from early design to mass production.

You will influence mechanical and electrical design with industrial and product teams, and apply acoustic simulations to ensure a best-in-class audio experience. Proficiency in MATLAB or Python for data analysis, plus experience with COMSOL and test fixtures, will support high-quality results.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant industry experience preferred.
• Strong passion for audio and fundamental knowledge of acoustic theory.
• Experience in design, manufacturing and failure analysis of audio systems.
• Practical understanding of microphones and acoustic transducers for headphone/loudspeaker design.
• Proficiency with MATLAB or Python for audio and acoustic data analysis.
• Experience with acoustic test fixtures and analyzers such as Audio Precision, SoundCheck, and Klippel.

Responsibilities

• Take microphone/telephony hardware concepts from early design phase through mass production.
• Provide input on mechanical and electrical design with cross-functional teams.
• Simulate, build, and validate acoustic designs to ensure product quality.
• Support international travel for engineering and manufacturing test activities.

Skills

Acoustic theory

Microphone design

Acoustic simulation

MATLAB

Python

Audio testing

Data analysis

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Advanced degree in Acoustics

Tools

COMSOL

LPM tools

Audio Precision

SoundCheck

Klippel

Job description

At Apple, new ideas have a way of quickly becoming extraordinary products, services and customer experiences. Sound is an essential and compelling facet of the customer experience - Apple has assembled a world-class Acoustics team that enables our customers to experience music with delight, communicate with clarity and appreciate our products without disturbance from noise. In Apple Acoustics we work with obsessive attention to detail, directly contributing to products that ship to millions of people around the world.The Beats Acoustics team is responsible for the acoustic design and sound quality of all Beats audio products. We are a diverse team with expertise in acoustic design, hardware prototyping and integration, audio signal processing applications, critical listening, and hearing science. We work closely with multi-functional teams to find innovative solutions to complex engineering issues. We are searching for an Acoustic Engineer to help bring voice performance of Beats products to the next level.

Description

As an Acoustic Engineer on the Beats Acoustics team, you will be responsible for taking new and innovative microphone/telephony hardware concepts from the early design phase all the way to a mass produced audio product used by our customers. This includes giving input on the mechanical and electrical design to the industrial and product design teams. As a natural part of simulating, building, and validating acoustic designs, we also give input on the digital signal processing to ensure the overall audio product experience is second to none. Limited international travel to support engineering and manufacturing test activities is required.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant industry experience preferred.
• A strong passion for audio and fundamental knowledge of acoustic theory, with proven success in the design, manufacturing and failure analysis of audio systems.
• Practical understanding of microphones and acoustic transducers, and related equivalent circuit modeling techniques in the context of headphone and loudspeaker design.
• Proficiency with acoustic simulation tools (e.g. LPM tools, COMSOL), with experience modeling acoustic systems having drivers, microphones, ports, meshes, etc.
• Working knowledge of industry-standard acoustic test fixtures and audio analyzers such as Audio Precision, SoundCheck, and Klippel.
• Excellent written, presentation, and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with multi-disciplinary team members.
• Proficiency using tools such as MATLAB or Python for audio and acoustic system development and data analysis.
• Most of our engineers have advanced degrees in Acoustics, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Physics, or an equivalent field, but if you’ve followed a different path to expertise in acoustics, we still want to hear from you.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with integration of microphones and VPUs, including designing for ingress protection.
• Experience with microphone system failure analysis during production phases.
• Proficiency with DAW’s and audio signal prototyping/analysis tools such as MaxMSP, Adobe Audition, Audacity, etc.
• Experience working with high-volume, international manufacturers.
• Familiarity with 3D CAD tools.

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $142,300 and $263,300, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits

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