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Acoustic Research Engineer (Hardware Engineer II)
BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Acoustic Research Engineer (Hardware Engineer II) for a Redmond, WA role!
Position Title: Acoustic Research Engineer (Hardware Engineer II)
Location: Redmond, WA
Anticipated Start Date: 08/15/2025
Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.
Expected Duration: 12 Months
Job Type: Contract - [FULL TIME (40 Hours a week)]
Pay Range: $50.00/hr-$55.00/hr
Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).
Responsibilities
- Develop systems, user interfaces, and protocols for acoustic and behavioral data acquisition and processing using Python, MATLAB, and MaxMSP.
- Analyze and improve the performance of data acquisition systems for audio perception.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary researchers to integrate data acquisition algorithms into platforms.
- Perform acoustic data collection involving complex capture systems, prototype devices, and human subjects in controlled laboratory environments.
- Write technical reports describing research results and methodologies.
Minimum Requirements
- Master's degree in a relevant technical field with 3+ years of industry experience in audio technology development, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 3+ years' experience in designing and performing audio acoustic experiments in controlled laboratory settings.
- 3+ years of programming experience in Python, MATLAB, or MaxMSP for audio applications
- Strong understanding and experience in audio signal processing
Candidate Requirements
Must-Have Skills:
- Audio Signal Processing Expertise - Strong understanding and hands-on experience in processing and analyzing audio signals.
- Acoustic Experimentation - Proven experience designing and conducting audio/acoustic experiments in controlled lab environments.
- Scientific Programming - 3+ years of experience with Python, MATLAB, or MaxMSP for audio applications.
Nice-to-have Skills:
- Experience with audio hardware systems
- Acoustic concepts and acoustic measurements
- Signal Processing and Audio hardware systems
Years of Experience:
- 3 - 5 years of experience and flexible
Degrees/Certifications Required:
- Master's degree in a relevant technical field with 3+ years of industry experience in audio technology development, or equivalent combination of education and experience
BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.
About BCforward:
Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.
BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
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