AR/VR Audio Systems Engineer

Sigma Group; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k)

401(k) matching

Life insurance

FSA

HSA

Employee Assistance Program

Referral program

Disability insurance (CA)

Job summary

Sigma Connectivity Inc. is seeking an Audio and Acoustic Systems Integration Engineer to support the lead engineer in design studies and resolving audio hardware issues for AR and VR platforms. You will prototype audio subsystems, analyze acoustic performance, collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers, and help bring up development hardware.

Some travel to Asia is expected. The role requires an MS in acoustics or EE/ME, strong DSP and Python/MATLAB skills, and a passion for

Qualifications

• Graduate degree required; M.S. in acoustics preferred; EE/ME graduate degree acceptable.
• Strong mathematical background in physics.
• Strong understanding of the full acoustic/audio and software/hardware signal paths.
• Strong fundamentals in digital signal processing and psychoacoustics.
• Acoustic test and measurement skills.
• Experience with data analysis, reporting, and presentation.
• Experience with MATLAB and/or Python coding.
• Experience with Soundcheck, Audio Precision, DAW (digital audio workstation).
• Critical listening skills for audio quality evaluations
• Strong technical communication skills.
• Self-motivated, flexible to switch contexts, and open to learning.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and prototyping of audio subsystems for AR and VR products.
• Support the design and prototyping of noise and vibration subsystems (such as VR fan systems).
• Perform acoustic analysis of audio subsystems or noise and vibration subsystems through measurement, DOEs, and communicating results to cross-functional teams.
• Support the manufacturing of products by collaborating with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and/or CMs.
• Collaborate with internal teams to bring up development-level hardware for audio and acoustic testing. This involves working with development-level software and hardware.
• Act as point of contact for specific product audio development activities. Plan and lead team meetings as necessary to accomplish project goals. Proactively engage and update team members to keep product requirements and timelines on target.
• Independently manage multiple workstreams and prioritize critical activities.
• Requires 15% travel to Asia

Skills

Acoustics

Digital Signal Processing

Psychoacoustics

MATLAB

Python

DSP concepts

Education

M.S. in acoustics

EE or ME graduate degree

Tools

Soundcheck

Audio Precision

DAW

Job description

Sigma Connectivity Inc. is seeking an Audio and Acoustic Systems Integration Engineer to support the lead engineer in design studies and resolving audio hardware issues for AR and VR platforms. You will prototype audio subsystems, analyze acoustic performance, collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers, and help bring up development hardware.

Some travel to Asia is expected. The role requires an MS in acoustics or EE/ME, strong DSP and Python/MATLAB skills, and a passion for