Lab Summary:

Samsung – the world’s number one TV and smartphone manufacturer – is committed to deliver the best possible sound to our customers in new and exciting ways. To that end, we have built a world-class audio lab in Valencia, California, where the world’s leading audio engineers and researchers design groundbreaking technologies and products. If you are an engineer or scientist with a love for music and movies we want to hear from you.

Position Summary:

Desire an individual passionate about music and audio and possessing loudspeaker system design knowledge and experience. Must be a team player and be capable of balancing multiple projects in a fast-paced development environment. Knowledge of loudspeaker systems design, audio measurements, transducer design and signal processing are a must.

Position Responsibilities:

• Loudspeaker systems development in one or more of the following areas:
  • Sound Bars and subwoofers
  • TV audio systems
  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth speakers
  • Phone [mobile] audio systems
  • Tablet and Laptop audio systems
• Up-front simulation and system design to meet target performance, cost, size and industrial design limitations. Will specify transducer parameters, enclosure type/tuning, as well as amplifier and DSP requirements
• Constructing loudspeaker system prototypes and samples
• Performing acoustic measurements and interpreting results for transducers, passive and active loudspeaker systems, soundbars and subwoofers
• Design and implement active crossover networks and filter methodologies in powered subwoofers and multiway loudspeaker systems
• Perform linear and non-linear acoustic measurements on transducers and systems
• Analyze, disassemble and reassemble competitive products
• Preparing documentation, reports, and presentations
• Working with research and product development teams in the US and Korea

Required Skills:

• BSEE/MSEE preferred or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• 5 years audio related product development experience
• Experience with an acoustic measurement system (i.e.: Smaart, CLIO, SoundCheck…)
• Experience with acoustic measurements, loudspeakers and room correction
• Strong documentation skills. Must be able to analyze test results and report to management

Special Attributes

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to create clear documentation
• An attention to detail. Always thinking: “How can I make this better?”
• COMSOL experience is a plus
• A musician and/or passionate about music and movies would be a plus