Acoustics Test Engineer

Apple

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About The Position

Apple’s Audio System Tuning team is seeking an Acoustics Test Engineer to validate the integration of audio software and acoustic hardware in Apple hardware devices. The role is responsible for acoustics validation across iOS, OSX, and wireless device products, including speech performance in Telephony and FaceTime applications. The engineer will join the Acoustic Hardware Team and work day to day with Audio System Tuning and Acoustic teams.

The successful candidate will validate voice-quality performance for new hardware using objective and subjective methods, advanced acoustics test methods, and state-of-the-art test systems. The role requires attention to detail, strong hardware and software debugging skills, and effective communication and collaboration with teams across Apple. Some international travel may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Acoustics, or a related field, with relevant experience.
• Experience with standard audio measurement tools such as HEAD Acoustics ACQUA, SoundCheck, Audio Precision, R&S CMW500, R&S UPV/UPL, or similar.
• Understanding of acoustic measurement instruments, including HATS, artificial ear couplers, reference acoustic sources, and microphones.
• Proficiency in English and Mandarin.
• Experience with audio test methods and radio technologies such as 5G, VoLTE, EVS, and AMR.
• Understanding of acoustic fundamentals and knowledge of audio signal processing.
• Experience analyzing audio signals using MATLAB, Python, or similar audio-analysis software.
• Proficiency in machine-learning technologies and their application to audio systems.
• Knowledge of audio DSP applications such as beamforming, noise reduction, and echo cancellation, and exposure to VoIP technologies.
• Attention to detail and excellent hardware and software debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform acoustics validation for iOS, OSX, and wireless device products.
• Validate voice-quality performance of new hardware objectively and subjectively using advanced acoustics test methods and test systems.
• Work day to day with Audio System Tuning and Acoustic teams.
• Collaborate and communicate with teams across Apple.
• Travel internationally as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time