Sr. Principle Engineer, Advanced Acoustic

Job title:

Sr. Principle Engineer, Advanced Acoustic

Company:

Harman

Job description

Senior Principal Engineer, Advanced Acoustics, will support the Car Audio Sound Field Control core-team as recognized expert in the technical field of innovative Sound Field Control applications and algorithm development. The primary objective is to realize technology-driven automotive acoustical concepts (such as zonal audio, transaural sound reproduction, noise management, advanced audio processing). These applications and algorithms are applied in new car audio concepts that leverage Harman’s brand and technology leadership – and are included into products targeting the global automotive industry.What You Will Do

• Champion the technical field of active sound field control in the automotive domain as a recognized industry expert and authority
• Drive finding unique solutions and algorithms in the sound field control domain and related use-case applications together with the cross functional team
• Contribute with expertise, curiosity and passion to the pre-development of sound processing methodologies employing microphone/loudspeaker Multiple-Input Multiple-Output systems
• Drive with a deep domain understanding audio research & innovation initiatives and create novel solutions for future challenges in automotive audio. Support strategic technology and innovation initiatives
• Align proposed solutions with simulation experts based on a good understanding of acoustic simulation techniques.
• Conduct acoustical investigations in-car to develop and demonstrate unique audio features via technology asset creation
• Closely collaborate with internal and external partners to investigate and develop new audio-related technologies
• With a deep understanding of the sound field control technologies and insights in acoustical working principle investigate with the UI experts new UI/UX-related concept.
• Document in depth acoustical system solutions, products, and best practices

What You Need

• PhD or Master Degree in above mentioned fields and at least 12 years’ experience in audio research and development
• You have demonstrated a high level of commitment and a proven track record in research, technology development and cutting-edge innovation throughout your career from academic curriculum to contribution in the audio industry
• Extensive experience working in or with the audio technology
• Strong experience with Matlab and professional SW development
• In-depth experience with acoustical data acquisition, perception of sound transducers, audio system components, etc.
• Knowledge of features, strengths, and weaknesses of various DSP platforms and algorithm approaches.
• Basic knowledge of Psychoacoustics and signal processing
• Ability to communicate advanced and complex concepts and ideas persuasively and concisely to all levels of the business.

What is Nice to Have

• Passion for acoustics and sound reproduction
• 15+ years of experience is strongly preferred.
• Automotive experience
• Experience in multiple programming languages C#, C++ (e.g. VST)
• Experience with Adaptive control theory & techniques.
• Experience working with vehicle networking (CAN, MOST, etc.)
• Understanding of 3D sound reproduction, wave field synthesis and system tuning
• Experience developing and debugging software in a real-time, embedded, multiprocessor, multi-interface environment.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

What Makes You Eligible

• Be willing to travel up to 10%, domestic and international travel
• Be willing to work in an office in Struer, Denmark

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Expected salary

Location

Struer, Midtjylland

Job date

Sun, 09 Feb 2025 05:06:19 GMT

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