Title: Audio Systems Engineer
Company : Samsung Research America (SRA)
Lab: Digital Media Solutions- Audio Lab of Samsung Research America
Locations : Valencia, CA
Samsung – the world’s number one TV and smartphone manufacturer – is committed to deliver the best possible sound to our customers in new and exciting ways. To that end, we have built a world-class audio lab in Valencia, California, where the world’s leading audio engineers and researchers design groundbreaking technologies and products. If you are an engineer or scientist with a love for music and movies we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities Include:
- System level engineering of loudspeakers to meet design and performance targets including:
- Transducer, amplifier and DSP specification
- Enclosure volume and tuning specification
- Audio Systems include (but not limited to):
- Sound Bars
- TV audio systems
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth speakers
- Headphones and Earphones
- Phone, Tablet and Laptop audio systems
- Build prototype loudspeaker systems
- Tune engineering prototypes by adjusting DSP as the result of objective and subjective measurements
- Perform linear and non-linear acoustic measurements on transducers and systems
- Analyze, disassemble and reassemble competitive products
- Preparing documentation, reports, and presentations
- Working with research and product development teams in the US and Korea
Requirements:
- Education – BSEE, MSEE preferred or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- 2+ years of product development experience
- Experience with Audio Precision
- Experience with an acoustic measurement system (i.e.: Smaart, CLIO, Sound Check…)
- Experience with acoustic measurements, loudspeakers and room correction
- Strong documentation skills. Must be able to analyze test results and report to management
- A musician and/or passionate about music and movies would be a plus
- Bilingual English & Korean preferred
The qualified candidate will possess the following:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink
- Ability to create clear documentation
- An attention to detail. Always thinking: “How can I make this better?”
- A great team player able to assume any role from mentor to student
Our total rewards programs are designed to motivate and engage exceptional talent. The base pay range for roles at this level is $113,400 and $155,850 but may be higher or lower in other states due to geographic differentials in the labor market. Within the base pay range, individual rates depend on a number of factors—including the role’s function and location as well as the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, education and training. This is part of our comprehensive compensation package with annual bonus eligibility and generous benefits to help you live life well.
Regular full-time employees (salaried or hourly) have access to benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Employee Purchase Program, Tuition Assistance (after 6 months), Paid Time Off, Student Loan Program (after 6 months), Wellness Incentives, and many more. In addition, regular full-time employees (salaried or hourly) are eligible for MBO bonus compensation, based on company, division, and individual performance.
Additional Information
Essential Job Functions
This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, and frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.
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