Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Position Summary

Sound United's audio engineering team is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our innovative and dynamic environment in our Owings Mills, MD facility. In this role, you will play a critical part in shaping the future of immersive audio technologies in developing world-class products for iconic brands such as Polk Audio, Definitive Technology, Denon, Marantz, Bowers & Wilkens, and Boston Acoustics. Immerse yourself in a passion for audio while collaborating globally to design and develop innovative electronic systems for portable speakers, sound bars, and home theater speaker products.

Essential Responsibilities:

Design, simulate, design layouts, and optimize complex analog/digital electrical systems for various consumer audio products using Altium Designer.

Develop innovative Class-D amplifier topologies, including power stage design and control loops (perform loop gain analysis). Develop, validate, and refine Class D amplifier circuits and related audio subsystems for consumer products such as active speakers, subwoofers, and receivers.

Verify and characterize hardware performance under real-world conditions using Audio Precision analyzers and other industry-standard test equipment.

Collaborate with mechanical, acoustic, firmware and DSP engineers to integrate hardware, firmware, and signal processing into cohesive system designs with shared system requirements and integration challenges.

Select components that meet performance, cost, and manufacturing requirements.

Define and execute comprehensive test plans, including frequency response, THD+N, power sweeps, dynamic range, and system-level performance across multiple product types.

Debug and resolve hardware performance issues, performing detailed root-cause analysis where necessary.

Document designs, test results, and specifications to support successful cross-team product development from concept through production using the company's stage-gate process.

Implement robust PCB layouts minimizing noise, crosstalk, ground bounce, and maximizing signal integrity for sensitive low level audio signals in the presence of high currents.

Interface with manufacturing partners, engineers, and travel overseas and domestically as and when necessary to monitor and debug issues.

Analyze information to make decisions and solve problems effectively.

Effectively communicate with supervisors, peers, and external stakeholders.

Qualifications:

Education (required): Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Audio Technology, Physics, or a related STEM field. If you have taken a different path to meet the qualifications, we look forward to hearing your story.

Education (preferred): Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Audio Technology, Physics, or a related STEM field.

Experience: 3-7 years of related industry experience or equivalent with a compelling story. Preferred: 4+ years of experience designing audio hardware for consumer electronics.

Professional Certifications: Certifications such as Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Electrical Professional (CEP), or others relevant to the industry can demonstrate a candidate's commitment to professional development.

Experience with Altium, Audio Precision Analyzers, Electro Acoustic Test and Measurement, data loggers, temperature chambers, etc.

Software Development: knowledgeable about software architecture or coding for embedded systems and applications.

Experience with simulation tools such as SPICE (PSpice, LTSpice or MixedSim).

Strong knowledge of power amplifier design, DACs, microphones, TOSlink, USB-Audio and Bluetooth audio modules.

Proficiency in mixed-signal integration (analog + digital) for audio systems. Familiarity with designing low noise audio input stages including phono inputs and analog/digital microphones.

Experience designing power supply circuits for portable and high-power audio devices including battery management systems for portable electronics.

Familiarity with HDMI, CEC, Optical, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB, analog interfaces, and digital audio interfaces (I S, SPDIF, USB).

Proficiency in developing and executing test plans to validate hardware performance.

Experience with EMI/EMC compliance debugging in consumer audio hardware.

Familiarity with loudspeaker system design, including crossover design and integration with amplifiers and receivers.

Salary Range:

The anticipated salary range for this position is $95,000 - $110,000 range plus benefits. Actual placement within the range is dependent on multiple factors, including but not limited to skills, education, and experience. This position also qualifies for up to 3.5% PSP bonus based on company, department, and individual performance.

About Us

Masimo Consumer, formerly Sound United, is the world's preeminent portfolio of premium and luxury audio brands. Home to eight legendary audio brands: Bowers & Wilkins , Denon , Polk Audio , Marantz , Definitive Technology , Class , and Boston Acoustics . Each brand boasts its own philosophy and unique approach to bringing sound and home entertainment to life. We employ over 1,200 associates in 16 countries.

You'll have the opportunity to join a growing, global company at the forefront of audio innovation. We bring pioneering and historic audio brands together, united in our passion to create an unrivaled sound experience for our customers around the world. Join us in making great audio available for all to enjoy.

Notice to U.S. Job Applicants: Masimo Consumer is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

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Why Masimo Consumer: We employ more than 1,800 associates in 18 countries, empowering us to take our brands to new heights. Masimo Consumer has a global face and a sales presence in over 130 countries with manufacturing, supply chains, distribution channels and associates in the United States, Europe, Japan, China, and other parts of Asia.

High visibility, broad impact. This is a high growth, changing environment, and you will have the opportunity to really make an impact on our systems and processes and how we enhance them. In addition to being exposed to new projects and learning new skills, this role also positions you to interact with a variety of departments, teams and leadership groups on a global basis.

Great time to join. We are proud to provide premium audio/video experiences to both commercial and consumer markets and, we're experiencing healthy growth. When you've proved yourself a star and are ready for the next career step, the opportunities will be there.

Cultural experience. You will have regular exposure to many cultures. We're in over 130 countries, so you're not just focused on one culture, but will enjoy working with many.

Building on success. Our growing portfolio of premium audio and video products and the new consumer health line delivers the best in design, technology, innovation and performance to a variety of customers who seek to enrich the moment with pure sound and vision. Our well-respected products continuously win industry awards and accolades. We are investing in growth and expanding our product lines, distribution channels and markets, and our teams, making this an exciting time to be part of Masimo Consumer.

Excellent compensation, benefits and work environment. In addition to a competitive salary, attractive incentive program, we offer a collaborative work environment and professional development opportunities. Join MASIMO CONSUMER and let's build an even greater company together!