Hardware Engineer

Hardware Engineer (Acoustic Research Engineer)

12 months contract

Location: Cambridge – 5 days onsite

We are looking for a contract Acoustic Research Engineer to conduct acoustic measurements, acoustic data processing, auditory perception experiments, and develop relevant methods and tools leveraging scientific coding skills and expertise in audio signal processing, audio hardware systems and acoustics. Most work will be based in our amazing new audio lab featuring anechoic chambers, one of the world’s largest configurable acoustic rooms and many other types of space.

Responsibilities

Develop systems, user interfaces, and protocols for acoustic and behavioral data acquisition and processing using Python, MATLAB, and MaxMSP.

Collaborate with multi-disciplinary researchers to integrate data acquisition and processing algorithms into platforms.

Perform acoustic data collection involving complex capture systems, prototype devices, and human subjects in controlled laboratory environments.

Write technical reports describing research results and methodologies.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in a relevant technical field with 3+ years of industry experience in audio technology development, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3+ years experience in designing and performing audio acoustic experiments in controlled laboratory settings.
• 3+ years of programming experience in Python, MATLAB, or MaxMSP for
• 3+ audio applications
• Strong understanding and experience in acoustics and audio signal processing

Preferred Qualifications

Expertise in real-time audio coding in C/C++

Expertise in any/all of psychoacoustics, auditory perception, spatial audio, room acoustics, and physical acoustics

Experience using PyTorch or other machine learning frameworks

Experience with prototype hardware devices

Experience with motion tracking systems

Experience with large-scale automated data collection and analysis

Experience designing and setting up acoustic laboratory spaces

Experience working in cross-functional, inter-disciplinary environments

Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality technical reports and/or publications