Sr Signal Processing Research Engineer I

Starkey Hearing; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 106,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company;

Company-paid life and short-term;

Long-term disability insurance

Employee assistance plan

Hearing aid benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Paid floating holidays

Paid volunteer service day

Paid paternity and maternity leave and

Job summary

Starkey Hearing in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead DSP research for ear-level devices and hearing aids in the Algorithms Group. You will plan and execute collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to translate breakthroughs into commercial products and patents, with mentorship of junior engineers.

The role requires a Master’s in Electrical Engineering or related field, 5+ years of relevant experience, and strong skills in Matlab, Python, and C/C++.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field is required.
• Senior Engineer I: a minimum of 5 years of applicable experience is required with a master’s degree.
• Advanced knowledge of digital signal processing and its applications.
• Proficiency in Matlab, Python and C/C++.

Responsibilities

• Research digital signal processing algorithms for hearing aids.
• Propose the research project plan and review literature/patents.
• Prototype the algorithm candidates using simulation and platforms.
• Collaborate with product development to transfer results to products.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.

Skills

Matlab

Python

C/C++

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Join a world-class research team developing advanced digital signal processing algorithms that power the next generation of AI-enabled hearing technology. In this role at Starkey, you'll lead innovative signal processing and machine Learning research as part of the Algorithms Group. In addition to individual project work, this person will work with other project leads to plan and execute collaborations between the Algorithms Group and multidisciplinary engineering teams within Starkey to translate breakthrough ideas into commercial products and contribute to patents and technologies that improve the lives of millions worldwide.

Starkey is a world leader in the manufacturing and distribution of advanced hearing technologies. We are in the business of connecting people and changing lives. Our teams come to work each day focused on ensuring people everywhere have the products and services they need to hear better and live better.

Founded in 1967 by Bill Austin, Starkey is known for our cutting-edge hearing health innovations, industry-leading research and development, and not being afraid to push the edge of what’s possible.

We are headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, have over 5,000 employees in 29 facilities across the globe, and do business in more than 100 markets worldwide.

Watch this video to see more of what sets Starkey apart: https://youtu.be/9cUYwTlCepg?si=wkovx8_R_iINfrc6

Job Summary Description / Primary Purpose Of Job

This position is responsible for research and development of signal processing algorithms in ear-level devices and hearing aids as part of the Algorithms group

Job Responsibilities/Results

• Research digital signal processing algorithms for hearing aids
• Propose the research project plan
• Review the existing literature, competitive products, and patents
• Propose a set of algorithm candidates
• Prototype the algorithm candidates using simulation and/or various research platforms
• Evaluate the algorithm candidates based on a combination of laboratory evaluation, field evaluation and benchmarking
• Select the final algorithm
• Generate the research report
• Actively work with product development groups to bring the research results to products
• Coordinate with the product development groups to transfer the research results to products
• Provide input to the firmware requirements definition
• Work with the DSP technology engineers to identify and make the design tradeoffs
• Provide technical support to the clinical validation effort
• Providing technical training to product development group members
• Provide technical leadership in various research and development activities
• Demonstrate technical expertise in one or more major signal processing algorithms
• Serve as a principal investigator for one or more research projects
• Provide technical consultation to junior engineers
• Actively monitor, identify, and propose new research and development opportunities
• Work with the management to maintain and enhance the group dynamics and processes
• Participate in and contribute to general DSP research and development activities
• Participate in and contribute to the relevant professional conferences
• Participate in and contribute to the DSP Journal Seminar
• Participate in and contribute to the competitive analysis efforts
• Participate in and contribute to the benchmarking efforts
• Participate in and contribute to the intellectual property related activities, such as patents

Job Requirements

Education

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.

Experience

• Senior Engineer I: A minimum of 5 years of applicable experience is required for candidates with a master’s degree

Knowledge / Technical Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of digital signal processing and its applications required
• Knowledge of audio signal processing required
• Knowledge of hearing aid desirable
• Knowledge of cochlear implant desirable
• Knowledge of psychoacoustics desirable
• Knowledge of acoustics desirable

Competencies, Skills & Abilities

• Proficiency in Matlab, Python and C/C++ required
• Good verbal and written communication skills required
• Good interpersonal skills are required
• Technical leadership required
• Proficiency in numerical reasoning and analysis required
• Proficiency in troubleshooting required
• Attention to details required
• Background in real-time signal processing desirable

Salary And Other Compensation

The target pay rate for this position is between $106,000 - $168,000 annually. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include: geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is eligible for a bonus based upon performance results. There is no guarantee of payout.

• medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• company-paid life and short-term disability insurance
• long-term disability insurance
• employee assistance plan
• hearing aid benefits
• Paid Time Off
• paid holidays
• paid floating holidays
• paid volunteer service day
• paid paternity and maternity leave and tuition reimbursement