Sr Signal Processing Research Engineer I

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Starkey Hearing Technologies is seeking a Senior Research Engineer to develop and advance digital signal processing algorithms for ear-level devices and hearing aids within the Algorithms Group.

You will lead innovative signal processing and ML research, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to translate breakthroughs into commercial products and contribute to patents and technologies that improve lives worldwide.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Research, develop, and prototype DSP algorithms for ear-level devices and hearing aids.
• Plan and review project work; coordinate with other groups to translate research into products.
• Lead technical initiatives and provide mentorship to junior engineers.
• Present findings at conferences and contribute to patents.

Skills

Matlab

Python

C/C++

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Technical leadership

Numerical reasoning

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Real-time DSP

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

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.

The following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, include 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.

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