The main responsibilities of the candidate are

• Provide acoustic design guidance during all stages of HED’s product conceptualization
• Provide acoustics domain expertise to Engineering for both existing and new product developments
• Develop models and use simulation tools to predict acoustic system behaviour
• Define, build, and measure prototypes of acoustic systems
• Evaluate the sound quality during these tests and optimize if necessary
• Clearly communicate results through informal peer reviews as well as presenting at formal design reviews
• Provide detailed reports with information such as frequency response, THD, maximum SPL, etc.
• Work hands-on in the lab, as well as through technicians and engineers, to test, troubleshoot acoustic failures and recommend design changes to improve HED’s products
• Specify, select, and qualify acoustical components (transducers: drivers, analog & digital microphones, etc) for HED’s products
• Provide guidance to manufacturers for testing procedures and limits
• Play a key role in ensuring the final design meets HED’s high quality audio standards

Skills and Experience

• 5+ year experience in acoustics, noise and vibration required
• Specialized skills in electro-mechanical-acoustical analogies
• Specialized skills in acoustics design of cavities and small spaces
• Specialized skills in passive and active sound insulation design and improvements
• Good skills in acoustics finite element modelling (Comsol,…), especially for structural and airborne modal analysis
• Good skills in audio signal processing (Matlab, Octave)
• Strong experience with audio analyzers & testing equipment (Audio Precision, GRAS, Head and Torso Systems…)
• Strong practical experience in the acoustics & audio industry
• Experience in room acoustics, psycho-acoustics
• Proven ability to design experiments and measurements protocols
• Proven ability to provide buildable solutions and prototypes
• Proven ability to publish scientific papers, patents, technical documentation
• Good verbal and written communication in English mandatory
• Knowledge of product management tools (Jira, Confluence,…) a plus

Education Years of relevant experience

• Master degree in sound and vibration or a related degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience
• PhD in Acoustics-related area strongly preferred Personal attributes
• Rigorous and perseverant
• Team player with great collaboration skills
• Curious, sociable, dynamic and passionate about innovations
• You must be a self-starter, motivated by challenges, dynamic, optimistic, visionary
• Able to share knowledge and tasks across the multidisciplinary team in a high-tech
• This position also requires autonomy and personal initiatives
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

About the company

HED Technologies is a company developing a new range of premium wireless audio products for the electronics consumer market. We are now looking for skilled engineers to develop first-class technologies that will enhance experience of audio with a new fresh design. You will join a dynamic company with entrepreneurial spirit and potential to grow while working on ground-breaking high-tech products.

Job Types

Full-time, Permanent

Experience

Acoustics, noise and vibration: 5 years (Required)

Education

Master's (Required)

Location

Genève, GE (Required)

Summary

In this temporary mission as Senior Software Architect, your mission is to support the software team by ensuring that system-level design is solid, code is well-written, and that all documentation and code comments are complete and high-quality. You will propose improvements, and also be responsible for improving documentation and writing missing documents. You must be independent, good communicator, synthetic, structured and organized, and able to share knowledge across multidisciplinary team in a high-tech environment. You must be an excellent architect and know the best coding practices in C, C++, Python, and have good knowledge in embedded software, mobile applications, and web development.

Responsibilities

• Check-up all firmware, mobile application and web code bases
• Review the software architecture and create a synthetic description of code blocks, IP integration, and interfaces
• Document third-party IP integration
• Document API & SDK interfaces
• List and document protocols
• Review system architecture against specifications, and assess test & validation results

Skills and Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Computer Science
• 5+ years as software architect
• 5+ years of experience with ARM firmware, Linux drivers, mobile app design, and web design
• Experience designing embedded C/C++ firmware and drivers
• Experience using TCP/IP, UDP and VoIP; any other protocol advantageous
• Knowledge of wireless audio streaming protocol and techniques
• Experience with multiple DSP platforms
• Experience in Yocto Linux
• Swiss working permit or EU citizen

About the company

HED Technologies is a company developing a new range of premium wireless audio products for the electronics consumer market. We are now looking for skilled engineers to develop first-class technologies that will enhance experience of audio with a new fresh design. You will join a dynamic company with entrepreneurial spirit and potential to grow while working on ground-breaking high-tech products.

Job Types

Full-time, fixed-term (3 months, renewable)

Full-time, Temporary, Contract

Experience

Software Architect: 5 years (Required)

Education

Master's (Required)

Location

Genève, GE (Required)