Acoustic Measurement Engineer

Our client is seeking an Acoustic Measurement Engineer to join their acoustic design and development team. In this role, you will support multiple phases of product development, helping create best-in-class audio experiences for next-generation consumer electronics products.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in audio testing, acoustics, and measurement systems who enjoys working hands-on with cutting-edge technology and collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct acoustic and electroacoustic measurements on prototype and pre-production consumer electronic devices.
• Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory measurement systems and equipment.
• Collect, analyze, and document acoustic performance data throughout the product development cycle.
• Prototype and evaluate new audio technologies and testing methodologies.
• Perform critical listening evaluations and correlate subjective results with objective measurements.
• Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and validation testing efforts.
• Collaborate closely with acoustic, hardware, software, and product development teams.
• Develop scripts and automation tools to improve measurement processes and data analysis workflows.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in acoustic measurement, audio testing, or electroacoustic engineering.
• Hands-on experience with industry-standard audio test and measurement tools, including:
  • HATS (Head and Torso Simulator)
  • Audio Precision
  • Listen Inc.
  • SoundCheck
  • ACQUA
  • Keyence systems
  • Polytec systems
  • Displacement measurement technologies
• Experience conducting objective and subjective audio evaluations.
• Strong understanding of acoustics, audio systems, and measurement methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of hearing science and psychoacoustics.
• Experience with critical listening and perceptual audio evaluation.
• Scripting and automation experience using:
  • Python
  • MATLAB
  • Max/MSP (preferred)
• Experience working with consumer electronics products and audio hardware development.
• Ability to interpret and communicate complex technical findings to cross-functional teams.

Interested candidates with hands-on experience in audio measurements, acoustics, and electroacoustic testing are encouraged to apply.

This is a Permanent position based out of San Jose, CA.

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $160000.00/yr.

Paid Time off/Vacation and Paid Holidays • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Life insurance • Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Healthcare and Dependent Care • Health Savings Account (HSA) • Paid Parental Leave • Paid Bereavement Leave • Employee Assistance Program • Employee and Customer Referral Program • For positions in California, long-term and short-term disability insurance

This is a fully onsite position in San Jose,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 20, 2026.

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