Technical Staff, Engineering Technologist

Dell Technologies•TX, TX

12d•$229,500 - $297,000•Onsite

About The Position

From applied research to advanced engineering, the Engineering Technologist team has the expertise to shape ground-breaking products, material, and processes. It’s a fascinating field of work. We’re involved in assessing the competition, developing technology and product strategies, and generating intellectual property. We lead technology investigations, analyze industry capabilities, and recommend potential acquisitions or vendor partner opportunities. Our insights influence product architecture and definitions. And we work with colleagues across the business to ensure our products always lead the way. We are seeking a highly experienced Acoustic Engineer to lead the analysis, design, and optimization of acoustic performance across a range of products and environments. This role requires deep technical expertise in noise and vibration (NVH), sound quality, and acoustic modeling, along with the ability to guide cross-functional teams and influence system-level design decisions. The ideal candidate will combine advanced analytical skills with practical engineering experience to deliver innovative acoustic solutions that meet performance, regulatory, and customer expectations. Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact as a Technical Staff (Acoustics) on our Engineering Technologist team in Austin, Texas.

Requirements

Demonstrated expertise in acoustic theory, wave propagation, psychoacoustics, vibration analysis, and signal processing, including advanced frequency-domain analysis techniques
Proficient in industry-standard acoustic and vibration simulation tools such as LMS Virtual.Lab, COMSOL, ANSYS, Actran, and NASTRAN for modeling, analysis, and validation
Experienced in the use of acoustic measurement and data acquisition systems, including microphones, accelerometers, and related instrumentation for laboratory and field testing
Proven ability to design, evaluate, and validate noise control treatments, materials, and mitigation solutions to achieve acoustic performance objectives
Strong technical leadership and communication skills, with the ability to lead complex investigations, make data-driven decisions, and effectively present findings to both technical and non-technical audiences

Nice To Haves

Typically requires 15+ years of related experience in a professional role with a Bachelor's degree; or 12+ years and a Master's degree; or 8+ years and a PhD; or equivalent experience
Experience in consumer product sound quality engineering, including the use of Python, MATLAB, or similar tools for automation and analysis, regulatory compliance and product certification activities, and leading cross-functional projects that influence key product design decisions

Responsibilities

Lead acoustic engineering activities throughout the product development lifecycle, including system-level target setting, design analysis, and validation to meet customer and performance requirements
Develop and apply advanced acoustic and vibration modeling techniques, perform noise source identification and root cause analysis, and translate simulation and test results into design improvements
Design, evaluate, and implement noise and vibration mitigation solutions, including barriers, absorbers, isolators, and damping treatments to optimize product performance
Plan, oversee, and interpret laboratory and field acoustic testing, ensuring correlation between measured and simulated data while maintaining compliance with applicable industry standards and regulations
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, customers, and stakeholders to drive acoustic performance objectives, provide technical leadership and mentorship, and advance engineering tools, processes, and best practices
Provide expert guidance on technology investigations, prototyping strategies, and data generation that drive product decisions.
Synthesize insights from experiments and literature to advise leaders and shape roadmaps.
Mentor technologists and contribute to playbooks and tool improvements.