Acoustics Engineer - Airpods

At Apple, new ideas have a way of quickly becoming extraordinary products, services and customer experiences. Sound is an essential and compelling facet of the customer experience. Apple has assembled a world-class Acoustics team that enables our customers to experience music with delight, communicate with clarity and appreciate our products without disturbance from noise. In Apple Acoustics we work with obsessive attention to detail, directly contributing to products that ship to millions of people around the world. The Audio Product Acoustics team is responsible for the acoustic design and overall audio quality of the entire AirPods lineup. We are a diverse team having expertise in acoustic design and integration, hardware and algorithm prototyping, critical listening, and hearing science. We work closely with multi-functional teams to find innovative solutions to complex engineering issues. We are searching for an Acoustic Engineer to help bring AirPods to the next level.

Description

As an Acoustic Engineer on the Audio Products Team, you will be responsible for taking new and innovative audio concepts from the early design phase all the way to a mass produced audio product heard by our customers. This includes giving input on the mechanical and electrical design to the industrial and product design teams. As a natural part of simulating, building, and validating acoustic designs, we also give input on the digital signal processing to ensure the overall audio product experience is second to none. Limited international travel to support engineering activities required.

Preferred Qualifications

A strong passion for audio and a fundamental knowledge of acoustic theory with a focus on electroacoustics, physical acoustics, and acoustic simulation

Practical understanding of acoustic transducers and equivalent circuit modeling techniques in the context of headphone design

Experience with integration of speakers and microphones, including designing for water and chemical resistance

Proficiency with acoustic simulation tools, acoustic measurement tools and data acquisition, with a proven success in the design, manufacturing and failure analysis of audio systems

Proficiency in high level programming (MATLAB or Python)

Experience modeling acoustic systems with COMSOL Multiphysics or equivalent software packages

Familiarity with 3D CAD preferred

Minimum Qualifications

3+ years in an acoustics engineering role, preferably within the audio consumer electronics industry

BS/MS in Acoustics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or an equivalent field

Excellent written and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with multi-disciplinary team members

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $184,700 and $324,800, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits

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