Senior Audio Electrical Engineer - DSP & Audio ICs

Sigma Group; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time off

401(k) matching

Life insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Job summary

Sigma Connectivity is seeking an enthusiastic Audio Electrical Engineer to join our team and drive end-to-end audio system design from concept to production. You will architect circuits, evaluate technologies, and collaborate across PD, PM, ID, EE, MTE, SWE teams to deliver high-quality audio products.

The role emphasizes data-driven design, objective/subjective audio evaluation, and strong communication skills to translate qualitative experience into quantitative results.

Qualifications

• BS in EE, Physics, Acoustics, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience focused on audio system design, influencing cross-functional teams and leadership for the improvement of audio.
• Proficient in designing and debugging Analog and Digital circuits.
• Product development utilizing: SPICE simulation (filter design, frequency analysis, transient analysis), Audio Precision, OrCAD or Cadence (or similar schematic capture and PCB layout tool).
• Experience with PCBA and product-level failure modes (production and field).

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and debug all circuits for the audio chain (including codecs, embedded DSPs, headphone amps, speaker amps, and microphones)
• Define and develop new audio technologies in audio ICs.
• Primary cross-functional interface with PD/PM/ID/EE/MTE/SWE/etc.
• Define electrical performance targets using literature- and data-driven design goals.
• Holistic audio system design, definition, and ownership (i.e., render/capture/amplifier/power delivery/audio chain).
• Collaboration with internal/external specialized teams.
• Develop POC demos to demonstrate performance and gain cross-functional and leadership buy-in.
• Product factory test design and specification.

Skills

Audio system design

Analog & Digital circuits

SPICE simulation

OrCAD / Cadence

Bluetooth audio

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS in EE, Physics, Acoustics

MS or PhD in EE or Physics

Tools

OrCAD

Cadence

Audio Precision

SPICE

Job description

Sigma Connectivity is seeking an enthusiastic Audio Electrical Engineer to join our team and drive end-to-end audio system design from concept to production. You will architect circuits, evaluate technologies, and collaborate across PD, PM, ID, EE, MTE, SWE teams to deliver high-quality audio products.

The role emphasizes data-driven design, objective/subjective audio evaluation, and strong communication skills to translate qualitative experience into quantitative results.