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Meta

Research Acoustic Systems Engineer

Redmond, WA

$173K/yr

Meta Reality Labs is seeking a Research Acoustic Systems Engineer to advance the science and engineering of audio systems for next-generation augmented and virtual reality devices, including ...

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AIS Inc

Bioacoustics Scientist

Key Biscayne, FL · On-site

The Bioacoustics Scientist will develop and manage passive acoustic research projects for NOAA SEFSC's Marine Mammal & Turtle Division, focused on cetacean distribution, ecosystem ecology, and ...

AIS, Inc.

Bioacoustics Scientist

Miami, FL · On-site

The Bioacoustics Scientist will develop and manage passive acoustic research projects for NOAA SEFSC's Marine Mammal & Turtle Division, focused on cetacean distribution, ecosystem ecology, and ...

MIKEL INC

Acoustic Signal Processing

Middletown, RI · On-site

System Engineer III - Acoustic Signal Processing Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced ... Collaborate with Navy engineers, scientists, and operators to transition R&D efforts into ...

Lynker Corporation

Senior Bioacoustics Scientist

Miami, FL · On-site

$105K - $145K/yr

SEFSC MMTD's passive acoustics research supports conservation and management of protected and endangered species through assessment studies, including moored passive acoustic studies, vessel surveys ...

Lynker Corporation

Senior Bioacoustics Scientist

Miami, FL

$87K - $119K/yr

SEFSC MMTD's passive acoustics research supports conservation and management of protected and endangered species through assessment studies, including moored passive acoustic studies, vessel surveys ...

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Acoustic Research Engineer (Hardware Engineer II) : 65189-1

Acoustic Research Engineer (Hardware Engineer II) : 65189-1

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Redmond, WA • On-site

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Acoustic Research Engineer (Hardware Engineer II) : 65189-1

Location: Onsite – US – WA – Redmond and some data collections site around Redmond

Duration: 12 Months and potential for extension

Responsibilities:

  • Develop systems, user interfaces, and protocols for acoustic and behavioral data acquisition and processing using Python, MATLAB, and MaxMSP.
  • Analyze and improve the performance of data acquisition systems for audio perception
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary researchers to integrate data acquisition 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 audio applications
  • Strong understanding and experience in audio signal processing
Must-Have Skills:
1.Audio Signal Processing Expertise – Strong understanding and hands-on experience in processing and analyzing audio signals.
2.Acoustic Experimentation – Proven experience designing and conducting audio/acoustic experiments in controlled lab environments.
3.Scientific Programming – 3+ years of experience with Python, MATLAB, or MaxMSP for audio applications.

Nice-to-have Skills:
1.Experience with audio hardware systems
2.Acoustic concepts and acoustic measurements
3.Signal Processing and Audio hardware systems
Years of Experience:
3 – 5 years of experience and flexible

Degrees/Certifications Required:
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

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