Audio Systems Engineering Intern

Starkey Canada•Eden Prairie, MN

About The Position

The Audio System Engineering Intern assists Audio System engineers with developing and integrating system-level audio and fitting features for hearing aid and accessory products. The intern may participate in the design, implementation, integration, and verification of audio and fitting features or related tools, and supports testing and documentation of fitting elements, sound quality, and benchmarking. The role works with experienced Audio System engineers and other R&D teams on new product development and advanced development projects. It focuses on evaluating sound quality, building testing tools, investigating and resolving audio or fitting issues, and helping ensure that audio features meet requirements and deliver high-quality products. The intern also contributes to project planning, tracking, documentation, and communications.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a master's or Ph.D. degree in engineering, audiology, or a related field.
Knowledge of at least one of the following domains: digital signal processing; audiology; Verifit and audiological tools; sound quality test methodologies and tools; Kemar-based sound quality assessments and analysis; scripting languages such as MATLAB or Python; or hearing aids and accessories.
Strong skills in Kemar and Verifit testing and evaluation.
Proficiency in troubleshooting.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Attention to detail; must be detail-oriented, accurate, and organized.

Responsibilities

Understand and participate in establishing sound quality evaluation.
Develop an understanding of system-level audio factors that affect audio system design.
Collaborate with colleagues to define and improve Kemar- and Verifit-based hearing aid evaluation.
Review designs with senior audio experts to ensure system-level audio aligns with requirements.
Document sound quality and benchmark competitor products and software for feature compliance.
Design and implement audio test evaluation techniques.
Document and review designs in ways that improve understanding of audio and fitting features.
Use programming languages such as Python or MATLAB to implement audio evaluation test scripts.
Create and regularly update assigned task status in the established issue and project tracking software.
Identify root causes and resolve audio or fitting issues in a timely manner, communicating causes, solutions, and impacts to Audio System management and project teams as needed.
Verify the functionality of integrated audio features under the guidance of senior experts.
Help devise and execute test plans to ensure high system-level sound quality.
Review and provide constructive feedback on Audio System evaluation test plans.
Work with Audio System engineers and other R&D colleagues to understand and investigate issues.
Participate effectively in project activities and follow organizational development processes.
Work with the Audio System project sponsor or manager to develop project plans and work estimates for setting milestones.
Take ownership of project assignments and follow the project management process.
Communicate changes to effort estimates and their schedule impacts throughout projects.
Communicate project activities during sprint reviews, stand-ups, and one-on-one meetings.