Chief Audio Systems Design Engineer

Job Description

Chief Audio System Engineer (secured military communications ie. earbuds and headsets)

Overview

Our client is pioneering an innovative device in the audio and wearable technology sectors. With strong backing from top-tier investors and partnerships with the U.

S. Department of Defense and major Fortune 500 companies, they are rapidly scaling. They are looking for passionate engineers eager to push the boundaries of audio technology and join their growing, close-knit team.

EARN UP TO 5% EQUITY STAKE!!!

Role Description

Our client is seeking an experienced and passionate Chief Audio System Design Engineer to lead the design, architecture, and development of audio systems and algorithms for advanced wearables.

The candidate will have significant influence over the product development process, contributing to innovations that directly impact user safety, comfort, and productivity.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to join a dynamic and ambitious startup environment.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead the design and development of audio systems, including architecture and algorithms / DSP, for wearable devices.
• Conduct empirical and subjective tuning, measurements, and critical listening of systems under development.
• Model and simulate acoustic systems, including microphone arrays and signal processing algorithms.
• Build acoustic testing frameworks and backend systems.
• Prototype audio systems using basic electronics and hardware.
• Collaborate with top-tier vendors, including chip, microphone, and transducer suppliers, throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Work closely with mechanical, DSP, and electrical engineers to ensure seamless integration of audio components.

Requirements

Required

• 2+ years of experience designing acoustic systems for wearable devices (e.g., headphones, earbuds).
• 5+ years of experience in acoustic testing, measurement, and working with tools such as Audio Precision, Klippel, Clio, or SoundCheck / Listen.
• 3+ years of experience with audio algorithms and digital signal processing (DSP).
• In-depth knowledge of audio ASICs, transducers, microphones, amplifiers, and DSP systems.
• Strong understanding of acoustics and psychoacoustics, with excellent critical listening skills.
• Familiarity with both current and emerging technologies in wearable audio.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. within 3 months, with no restrictions on international travel.
• Ability to commute to the Chicago office on a daily basis.

Preferred

• 5+ years of experience developing audio systems for wearables, including features like adaptive noise cancellation and transparency modes.
• Hands-on experience with Qualcomm, GreenWaves, ADI, or Airoha chipsets.
• 3+ years of experience in psychoacoustics.
• A strong background in acoustics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field is preferred but not required.

Requirements

Options for remote work but must have the ability to come into the NYC office as needed for meetings. Ultra High-End Residential Audiovisual and Smart Home designs, working with high net-worth family offices, architects, home designers, and the internal design team.

Supervisory experience a must- will have 5 direct reports. Residential AV experience is required, ideally a minimum of 5 years.

Experience with design for large-scale residential AV projects, $200,000 or higher.