Noise & Vibration Test Engineer - Acoustics Innovation

Apple Inc.; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 116,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Boulder, Colorado is seeking an N&V Testing Engineer to join our Noise & Vibration team. You will lead end-to-end vibration testing, analyze acoustic noise generation, and collaborate with cross-functional engineers to reduce noise and improve product sound quality.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in noise and vibration, hands-on testing experience, and proficiency with MATLAB, EMA/TPA methods, and data analysis. A PhD in Mechanical or Acoustic Engineering is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in structural dynamics and vibration testing.
• Strong ability to interpret complex testing results to draw meaningful conclusions.
• Experience in product noise & vibration root cause identification.
• Proficiency with MATLAB or similar tools for analysis and post‑processing.
• Exposure to experimental modal analysis and transfer path analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end of structural vibration testing processes, from methodologies to physical setups.
• Collaborate with simulation engineers to improve test‑simulation correlation and modeling methodologies.
• Design and execute vibration tests for root-cause analysis of noise issues.
• Perform in‑depth acoustic and vibration data analysis to guide project decisions and mitigation plans.

Skills

Structural dynamics knowledge

Vibration testing design & execution

Test data interpretation

Noise & vibration root cause analysis

Creative problem solving

Education

PhD in Mechanical Engineering / Audio/Acoustic Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Modal analysis basics

Transfer Path Analysis

Job description

Apple Inc. in Boulder, Colorado is seeking an N&V Testing Engineer to join our Noise & Vibration team. You will lead end-to-end vibration testing, analyze acoustic noise generation, and collaborate with cross-functional engineers to reduce noise and improve product sound quality.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in noise and vibration, hands-on testing experience, and proficiency with MATLAB, EMA/TPA methods, and data analysis. A PhD in Mechanical or Acoustic Engineering is preferred.