Senior Audio Engineer

Musco Sports Lighting; Oskaloosa (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel up to 25%

Competitive benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Musco Sports Lighting seeks a Senior Audio Engineer to lead design and optimization of professional audio systems for stadiums and large venues. The role emphasizes acoustic performance, signal processing, and cross-functional collaboration to meet customer needs and project requirements.

The candidate will provide technical leadership, develop testing procedures, and support installation, tuning, and commissioning, ensuring high-quality sound solutions and continued innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Audio Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Acoustics or related field.
• Master's degree in Acoustics, Audio Engineering or related discipline preferred.
• 8–10 years in professional audio system design, acoustics or signal processing.
• Experience with large venues, stadiums or arenas highly desired.
• Experience with acoustic modeling and audio analysis software (EASE, SMAART, Soundvision, ArrayCalc).
• Professional certifications (AVIXA, SynAudCon, Dante) preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; able to lead cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and validation of professional audio systems for venues.
• Perform acoustic modeling and coverage studies for optimal sound.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate audio solutions.
• Develop testing procedures and evaluate prototypes for performance and safety.
• Analyze field data to drive product and process improvements.
• Provide technical mentorship to engineers and technicians.
• Support on-site commissioning, tuning, and troubleshooting.

Skills

Audio engineering

Acoustics

Signal processing

Project leadership

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Audio Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

EASE

SMAART

Soundvision

ArrayCalc

Dante

Job description

Senior Audio Engineer The Musco Product Development Engineering Team has an opening for a Senior Audio Engineer in Oskaloosa IA The Senior Audio Engineer designs develops tests and optimizes professional audio systems and technologies that support Muscos entertainment sports and large venue solutions This role provides technical leadership in audio system design acoustic performance product innovation and system integration to ensure high quality sound solutions that meet customer expectations operational requirements and company objectives If your experience aligns with the qualifications outlined below we look forward to hearing from you Hear why we are TeamMusco

Essential Criteria

• Bachelors degree in Audio Engineering Electrical Engineering Acoustics Physics or a related technical field required
• Masters degree in Acoustics Audio Engineering Electrical Engineering or a related discipline preferred
• Minimum of 8 10 years of experience in professional audio system design acoustics signal processing or related engineering roles
• Experience with large venue stadium arena entertainment or commercial audio systems preferred
• Experience using acoustic modeling and audio analysis software such as EASE SMAART Soundvision ArrayCalc or similar tools
• Professional certifications from AVIXA SynAudCon Dante or related organizations preferred
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to diagnose complex audio acoustical and system integration issues
• Ability to lead technical projects make sound engineering recommendations and influence decisions across cross functional teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non technical audiences
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail quality safety and customer experience
• Proficiency with audio measurement modeling tuning networking and optimization tools
• Knowledge of networked audio technologies digital audio transport protocols professional audio standards and control systems
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams customers consultants contractors vendors and external partners
• Strong project planning organizational documentation and continuous improvement skills
• Continuous learning mindset with a focus on innovation technical excellence and practical customer focused solutions

Other Special Requirements

• Occasional travel to customer sites venues manufacturing facilities and industry events may be required up to 25 of the time
• Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends during commissioning testing troubleshooting or project deadlines
• Valid drivers license and ability to travel domestically and internationally as required
• Familiarity with professional audio standards applicable codes construction site practices and industry best practices
• Ability to work safely in office lab manufacturing construction installation and live event environments when necessary

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead the design development and validation of professional audio systems loudspeaker configurations signal processing solutions and related technologies
• Perform acoustic modeling sound system analysis coverage studies and performance optimization for sports venues entertainment facilities and other customer applications
• Collaborate with electrical mechanical software manufacturing product and project teams to develop integrated audio solutions that align with customer needs and business objectives
• Develop testing procedures and evaluate prototypes to ensure compliance with performance safety reliability and quality requirements
• Analyze field performance data installation feedback and customer input to identify opportunities for continuous product and process improvement
• Provide technical leadership guidance and mentoring to engineers sales technicians and cross functional project teams
• Support installation commissioning tuning and troubleshooting activities for complex audio deployments and customer projects
• Create and maintain technical documentation specifications design standards test reports and engineering records
• Evaluate emerging audio technologies industry trends and competitive products to support innovation initiatives
• Interface with customers consultants contractors vendors and internal stakeholders to provide technical expertise and ensure successful project execution

Who is Musco

For more than 50 years Musco has specialized in sports and large area lighting and technology providing innovative solutions for projects in more than 135 countries Headquartered in Oskaloosa Iowa Musco has more than 2100 team members worldwide Musco was named an Iowa Top Workplace by The Des Moines Register 20232025 and a USA TODAY Top Workplace 20252026 Learn more at wwwmuscocom

Team Culture and Partnerships

At Musco we offer meaningful work in a team first culture with continuous learning and professional development We value work life balance providing flexibility for community involvement family activities and personal time We have a generous benefit package created with the Team in mind It includes varying health insurance plans vision and dental insurance PTO 401k profit sharing and more As supporters of recreational organizations we help ensure safer and more enjoyable playing experiences worldwide If giving back resonates with you learn more about our partnerships At Musco we make it happen and want you to be a part of it Stay connected with us LinkedIn Facebook Instagram YouTube