Technical Staff, Engineering Technologist

Dell GmbH; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 230,000 - 297,000; Full time

Job summary

Dell Technologies seeks an experienced Acoustic Engineer to lead the analysis, design, and optimization of acoustic performance across products and environments. You will guide cross-functional teams, apply NVH expertise, and translate results into design improvements to meet performance and regulatory requirements.

Based in Austin, Texas, this role emphasizes advanced modeling, measurement planning, and mentorship to technologists while shaping roadmaps and best practices in acoustic

Qualifications

• Expertise in acoustic theory, wave propagation, psychoacoustics, vibration analysis, and signal processing.
• Proficient with industry-standard acoustic and vibration simulation tools (LMS Virtual.Lab, COMSOL, ANSYS, Actran, NASTRAN).
• Experience with acoustic measurement and data acquisition systems (microphones, accelerometers) for lab and field testing.
• Proven ability to design, evaluate, and validate noise control treatments to achieve acoustic performance objectives.
• Strong technical leadership and communication skills for presenting findings to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead acoustic engineering activities across the product development lifecycle, including target setting, design analysis, and validation to meet requirements.
• Develop and apply advanced acoustic modeling techniques; perform noise source identification and root-cause analysis; translate results into design improvements.
• Design, evaluate, and implement noise and vibration mitigation strategies (barriers, absorbers, isolators, damping treatments).
• Plan, oversee, and interpret laboratory and field acoustic testing; ensure data correlation and compliance with standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive acoustic performance goals and advance tools, processes, and best practices.

Skills

Acoustic theory

Wave propagation

Psychoacoustics

Vibration analysis

Signal processing

Frequency-domain analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

LMS Virtual.Lab

COMSOL

ANSYS

Actran

NASTRAN

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 aTechnical Staff(Acoustics) on ourEngineering Technologistteam 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

Take the first step towards your dream career

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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