Technical Staff, Engineering Technologist

Dell Technologies; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 230,000 - 297,000; Full time

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Job summary

Dell Technologies in Austin, Texas seeks a Technical Staff (Acoustics) to lead acoustic analysis, design, and optimization across products and environments. You will guide cross-functional teams and influence system-level decisions to meet performance and regulatory requirements.

You'll apply advanced NVH modeling, sound quality and vibration techniques, develop mitigation solutions, and oversee laboratory and field testing to ensure data correlation with simulations.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in acoustic theory, wave propagation, psychoacoustics, vibration analysis, and signal processing, including advanced frequency-domain analysis techniques.
• Proficient in acoustic and vibration simulation tools (LMS Virtual.Lab, COMSOL, ANSYS, Actran, NASTRAN) for modeling, analysis, and validation.
• Experience with acoustic measurement systems and data acquisition (mics, accelerometers) for lab/field testing.
• Proven ability to design, evaluate, and validate noise control treatments and mitigation solutions.
• Strong technical leadership and communication skills to lead investigations and present findings.

Responsibilities

• Lead acoustic engineering activities throughout the product development lifecycle, including system-level target setting, design analysis, and validation.
• Develop and apply advanced acoustic and vibration modeling techniques; perform noise source ID and root cause analysis; translate results into design improvements.
• Design, evaluate, and implement noise and vibration mitigation solutions to optimize product performance.
• Plan and interpret lab and field tests, ensuring correlation between measured and simulated data; maintain standards compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to drive objectives, mentor technologists, and advance tools and processes.

Skills

Acoustic theory

Wave propagation

Psychoacoustics

Vibration analysis

Signal processing

Freuency-domain analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Technical leadership

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

LMS Virtual.Lab

COMSOL

ANSYS

Actran

NASTRAN

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Technical Staff (Acoustics), Engineering Technologist

From applied research to advanced engineering, the Engineering Technologist team has the expertise to shape ground-breaking products, material, and processes. It's a fascinating field of work. We're involved in assessing the competition, developing technology and product strategies, and generating intellectual property. We lead technology investigations, analyze industry capabilities, and recommend potential acquisitions or vendor partner opportunities. Our insights influence product architecture and definitions. And we work with colleagues across the business to ensure our products always lead the way.

We are seeking a highly experienced Acoustic Engineer to lead the analysis, design, and optimization of acoustic performance across a range of products and environments. This role requires deep technical expertise in noise and vibration (NVH), sound quality, and acoustic modeling, along with the ability to guide cross-functional teams and influence system-level design decisions.

The ideal candidate will combine advanced analytical skills with practical engineering experience to deliver innovative acoustic solutions that meet performance, regulatory, and customer expectations.

Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact as a Technical Staff (Acoustics) on our Engineering Technologist team in Austin, Texas.

What you'll achieve:

As a Technical Staff (Acoustics), you'll provide expert guidance on technology investigations, prototyping strategies, and data generation that drive product decisions. You'll synthesize insights from experiments and literature to advise leaders and shape roadmaps. You will mentor technologists and contribute to playbooks and tool improvements.

You will:

• Lead acoustic engineering activities throughout the product development lifecycle, including system-level target setting, design analysis, and validation to meet customer and performance requirements
• Develop and apply advanced acoustic and vibration modeling techniques, perform noise source identification and root cause analysis, and translate simulation and test results into design improvements
• Design, evaluate, and implement noise and vibration mitigation solutions, including barriers, absorbers, isolators, and damping treatments to optimize product performance
• Plan, oversee, and interpret laboratory and field acoustic testing, ensuring correlation between measured and simulated data while maintaining compliance with applicable industry standards and regulations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, customers, and stakeholders to drive acoustic performance objectives, provide technical leadership and mentorship, and advance engineering tools, processes, and best practices

Every Dell Technologies team member brings something unique to the table.

Here's what we are looking for with this role:

Essential Requirements:

• Demonstrated expertise in acoustic theory, wave propagation, psychoacoustics, vibration analysis, and signal processing, including advanced frequency-domain analysis techniques
• Proficient in industry-standard acoustic and vibration simulation tools such as LMS Virtual.Lab, COMSOL, ANSYS, Actran, and NASTRAN for modeling, analysis, and validation
• Experienced in the use of acoustic measurement and data acquisition systems, including microphones, accelerometers, and related instrumentation for laboratory and field testing
• Proven ability to design, evaluate, and validate noise control treatments, materials, and mitigation solutions to achieve acoustic performance objectives
• Strong technical leadership and communication skills, with the ability to lead complex investigations, make data-driven decisions, and effectively present findings to both technical and non-technical audiences

Desirable Requirements:

• Typically requires 15+ years of related experience in a professional role with a Bachelor's degree; or 12+ years and a Master's degree; or 8+ years and a PhD; or equivalent experience
• Experience in consumer product sound quality engineering, including the use of Python, MATLAB, or similar tools for automation and analysis, regulatory compliance and product certification activities, and leading cross-functional projects that influence key product design decisions

Compensation

Dell is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this position is $229,500 - $297,000.

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