Returnship - Acoustic Engineer/Researcher

HPs HorizonPulse Returnship Program supports experienced professionals who have taken a career break of 2 years or more and are ready to re-enter the workforce. Our 16-week Returnship program offers participants professional work experience and customized programming, where they will gain valuable skills, knowledge, and support through mentorship, training, and networking opportunities, ultimately empowering them to seamlessly transition back into the workforce to achieve their career goals.

The program runs: 16 September 2024-16 January 2025

About the opportunity:

• Measure, quantify, and benchmark acoustic response for audio products, devices and electronic components

• Define target curves representing sound quality for audio devices

• Tune system response for audio products

• Design and simulate audio-related technology (i.e. Artificial Intelligence)

• Build POC, prototypes and working models

• Build and maintain database repository for the business

• Data analysis

Responsibilities:

• Test audio products and devices

• Conduct scientific research on acoustic-related technologies (i.e. spatial audio)

• Organize and maintain database

• Assist the acoustic team with set up tests, audio tuning, and data analysis

Experience and skills needed:

• Understand standard methods for measuring and analyzing audio devices

• Hands-on experience with audio analyzers, headphone measurement fixtures, couplers, and microphones

• Experience tuning headphones and other integrated audio systems

• Experience using Matlab, Python, or equivalent for audio signal analysis, system modeling, and data visualization

• Knowledge of psychoacoustics and sound quality evaluation

HP offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible schedule

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Per the California state statute, the estimated range of compensation for this job in that location , at the time of this posting, is $145,000 - $175,000. This position may be eligible for incentive pay, for openings where this is applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO):

HP, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, uniformed service status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable national, federal, state, and local law(s).