Job Description
An acoustics engineer at Alarm.com is responsible for designing, testing, and optimizing speaker and microphone systems for smart home security products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality audio performance and waterproofing in consumer electronics.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the expert in acoustics to guide design decisions and trade-offs.
- Perform benchmarking and testing of speaker and microphone systems to verify performance against specifications.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (mechanical, electrical, firmware) 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.
- Drive research and development efforts to improve full duplex audio systems and acoustic features.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in acoustics or related field or equivalent work experience
- 5 Years in Consumer Electronics
- Extensive 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 FATP 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 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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