Job Detail

The main responsibilities of the candidate are

• Provide acoustic design guidance during all stages of HED’s product conceptualization


• Provide acoustics domain expertise to Engineering for both existing and new product developments


• Develop models and use simulation tools to predict acoustic system behaviour


• Define, build, and measure prototypes of acoustic systems


• Evaluate the sound quality during these tests and optimize if necessary


• Clearly communicate results through informal peer reviews as well as presenting at formal design reviews


• Provide detailed reports with information such as frequency response, THD, maximum SPL, etc.


• Work hands-on in the lab, as well as through technicians and engineers, to test, troubleshoot acoustic failures and recommend design changes to improve HED’s products


• Specify, select, and qualify acoustical components (transducers: drivers, analog & digital microphones, etc) for HED’s products


• Provide guidance to manufacturers for testing procedures and limits


• Play a key role in ensuring the final design meets HED’s high quality audio standards

Skills and Experience

• 5+ year experience in acoustics, noise and vibration required


• Specialized skills in electro-mechanical-acoustical analogies


• Specialized skills in acoustics design of cavities and small spaces


• Specialized skills in passive and active sound insulation design and improvements


• Good skills in acoustics finite element modelling (Comsol,…), especially for structural and airborne modal analysis


• Good skills in audio signal processing (Matlab, Octave)


• Strong experience with audio analyzers & testing equipment (Audio Precision, GRAS, Head and Torso Systems…)


• Strong practical experience in the acoustics & audio industry


• Experience in room acoustics, psycho-acoustics


• Proven ability to design experiments and measurements protocols


• Proven ability to provide buildable solutions and prototypes


• Proven ability to publish scientific papers, patents, technical documentation


• Good verbal and written communication in English mandatory


• Knowledge of product management tools (Jira, Confluence,…) a plus

Education Years of relevant experience

• Master degree in sound and vibration or a related degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience


• PhD in Acoustics-related area strongly preferred Personal attributes


• Rigorous and perseverant


• Team player with great collaboration skills


• Curious, sociable, dynamic and passionate about innovations


• You must be a self-starter, motivated by challenges, dynamic, optimistic, visionary


• Able to share knowledge and tasks across the multidisciplinary team in a high-tech


• This position also requires autonomy and personal initiatives


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

About the company

HED Technologies is a company developing a new range of premium wireless audio products for the electronics consumer market. We are now looking for skilled engineers to develop first-class technologies that will enhance experience of audio with a new fresh design. You will join a dynamic company with entrepreneurial spirit and potential to grow while working on ground-breaking high-tech products.

Job Types

Full-time, Permanent

Experience

Acoustics, noise and vibration: 5 years (Required)

Education

Master's (Required)

Location

Genève, GE (Required)