Principal Acoustic Engineer
Core
Lead the design and integration of passive acoustic elements and mid/high frequency transducer systems for next-generation audio products.
Role type
Principal Acoustic Engineer (Passive Acoustics & Transducer Integration)
Builds
Premium soundbars, All in One loudspeakers (AiOs), and home theater products
Domain
Consumer audio hardware / Acoustics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Waveguide theory, horn loading, boundary interactions, port/enclosure design, high-frequency dome design, voice coil design, phase plug synthesis, motor topology design, acoustic simulation (FEA/BEM), acoustic measurement (Klippel, Audio Precision, SoundCheck), rapid prototyping (3D printing, CNC)
Preferred skills
Masters degree in Science/Engineering with audio/acoustics emphasis
Technologies
COMSOL
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end concept, design, and optimization of passive acoustic elements including custom waveguides, horns, ports, and slot-loaded geometries; Design, simulate, and validate high-frequency driver assemblies and phase plugs to ensure optimal directivity and frequency response; Solve complex acoustic boundary challenges for traditional, collinear, and asymmetric acoustic designs; Utilize advanced acoustic modeling tools to optimize beamwidth and directivity prior to physical prototyping; Collaborate with audio systems, mechanical, and industrial design engineers to integrate acoustic architectures into final products
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic development