Job Description
An acoustics engineer at Alarm.com is responsible for designing, testing, and optimizing audio systems such as speakers and microphones for smart home security products, collaborating with cross-functional teams and overseas partners to ensure high performance, waterproofing, and manufacturability.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the expert on acoustics principles and guide design decisions.
- Perform benchmarking and testing of speaker and microphone systems to verify performance against specifications.
- Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and firmware engineers to integrate acoustic components and resolve related issues.
- Work with overseas partners to set specifications and limits for factory testing.
- Analyze test data to identify root causes of acoustic issues and validate fixes through experiments and DOEs.
- Support R&D efforts to improve full duplex audio systems and advanced audio features.
- Coordinate with manufacturing teams to establish test limits, manage part quality, and troubleshoot manufacturing issues.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in acoustics or related field or equivalent work experience.
- At least 5 years of experience in a consumer electronics environment with a specialization in acoustics.
- Proficient in designing and testing MEMS Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems microphone systems for consumer electronic devices.
- Skilled in designing and testing various speaker systems to deliver superior audio quality.
- Knowledgeable in implementing waterproofing strategies for both speakers and microphones to ensure reliability and performance in harsh outdoor conditions.
- Capable of setting up demonstrations for both technical and non-technical audiences to illustrate acoustic principles and design trade-offs.
- Experience working collaboratively with mechanical, electrical, and firmware engineers on multidisciplinary teams.
- Proven track record of working with overseas factories to establish test limits for Final Assembly Test Process audio tests, manage part quality, and debug manufacturing issues.
- Ability to specify appropriate test equipment based on budget constraints and test requirements.
- Effective communication skills in English are essential for collaboration and documentation.
Benefits & Perks
Medical plans with company subsidies
Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
401(k) plan with an employer match
Paid vacation that increases with tenure
Paid holidays
Wellness time
Paid maternity and bonding leave
Company-paid disability insurance
Company-paid life insurance
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