Engineering Associate

Setting: OnsiteLocation: Redmond, WADuration: 12 monthsJob Title: Contract Engineering Associate Mid.Location: Redmond, WA (Day-1 Onsite)Experience Level: 5+ yearsResponsibilitiesDevelop 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 and papers describing research results and methodologies.Minimum Requirements:3+ years experience in designing and performing audio-acoustic experiments in controlled laboratory settings.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 of programming experience in Python, MATLAB, or MaxMSP for audio applications.Strong understanding and experience in audio signal processing Preferred Qualifications.Expertise in real-time audio coding in CC++Expertise in anyall 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 systemsExperience with large-scale automated data collection and analysis.experience designing and setting up acoustic laboratory spaces Experience working in cross-functional, inter-disciplinary environmentsDemonstrate ability to produce high-quality technical reports andor publications.Must-Have Skills:Audio Signal Processing.3+ years of industry experience in audio technology developmentStrong understanding and experience in audio signal processing is crucial for designing and developing innovative audio technologies.Programming in Python, MATLAB, or MaxMSPProficiency in programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, or MaxMSP is necessary for creating and implementing audio applications. Acoustic Experimentation.Experience in designing and performing audio acoustic experiments in controlled laboratory settings is vital for testing and validating audio technologies.Audio Technology DevelopmentIndustry experience in audio technology development, including design, implementation, and testing of audio systems, is essential for success in this field.Data Analysis and Interpretation.Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data from audio experiments and applications is critical for making informed decisions and improving audio technology development.Day-to-Day Responsibilities:Developing and improving systems for acoustic and behavioral data acquisition and processing.Collaborating with researchers to integrate data acquisition algorithms into platformsConducting acoustic data collection in controlled laboratory environments.Analyzing and improving the performance of data acquisition systems for audio perception.Writing technical reports and papers describing research results and methodologies.Programming in Python, MATLAB, and MaxMSPDesigning and setting up acoustic laboratory spaces.Working with prototype hardware devices and motion tracking systemsexperiments and collecting dataAnalyzing and interpreting dataWriting and publishing technical reports and papersEducation: Bachelor's or Masters degree

Created: 2025-02-21