Research Intern – Audio and Acoustics

HP•Fountain Valley, CA

2d•$28 - $37

About The Position

At HP, we understand that user experience is key to creating intuitive, innovative, and beautiful product experiences that people love to use and welcome into their home or business. We strive to learn and understand our users’ needs, behaviors, and emotions to yield insights that inform product strategy and guide the design of the experiences we create. About the opportunity: Measure, quantify, and benchmark acoustic response for audio products, devices, and electronic components Define target curves representing sound quality for audio devices Tune system response for audio products Design and simulate audio-related technology (i.e. Artificial Intelligence) Build POC, prototypes and working models Build and maintain database repository for the business Data analysis

Requirements

Currently enrolled in bachelor’s or master’s degree electrical engineering, Acoustics
Understand standard methods for measuring and analyzing audio devices
Hands-on experience with audio analyzers, headphone measurement fixtures, couplers, and microphones
Experience tuning headphones and other integrated audio systems
Experience using Matlab, Python, or equivalent for audio signal analysis, system modeling, and data visualization
Knowledge of psychoacoustics and sound quality evaluation

Responsibilities

Test audio products and devices
Conduct scientific research on acoustic-related technologies (i.e. spatial audio)
Organize and maintain database
Assist the acoustic team with setting up tests, audio tuning, and data analysis

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Long term/short term disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Generous time off policies, including; 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
13 paid holidays
15 days paid time off