Starkey Hearing Technologies
Sr Signal Processing Research Engineer II
Starkey Hearing Technologies, Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States, 55344
At Starkey, we are in the business of connecting people and changing lives. As a world leader in the manufacturing and delivering of advanced hearing solutions, we go to work each day to ensure every person on the planet has the opportunity to hear their very best. Founded in 1967, Starkey is known for its innovative design, development and distribution of comprehensive digital hearing systems.
Headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Starkey has more than 5,000 employees globally, operates 29+ facilities and does business in more than 100 markets worldwide.
Here's a video about the people behind Starkey's groundbreaking innovation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjhRQ7qzlI0
JOB SUMMARY DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE OF JOB
This position is responsible for research and development of signal processing algorithms in hearing aids. The Senior Engineer II signifies that at least 50% of the competencies at the Principal Subject Matter Expert level have been demonstrated.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/RESULTS
Research digital signal processing algorithms for hearing aids
Propose the research project planReview the existing literature, competitive products, and patentsPropose a set of algorithm candidatesPrototype the algorithm candidates using simulation and/or various research platformsEvaluate the algorithm candidates based on a combination of laboratory evaluation, field evaluation and benchmarkingSelect the final algorithmGenerate the research reportActively work with product development groups to bring the research results to products
Coordinate with the product development groups to transfer the research results to productsProvide input to the firmware requirements definitionWork with the DSP technology engineers to identify and make the design tradeoffsProvide technical support to the clinical validation effortProviding technical training to product development group membersProvide technical leadership in various research and development activities
Demonstrate technical expertise in one or more major signal processing algorithmsServe as a principal investigator for one or more research projectsProvide technical consultation to junior engineersActively monitor, identify, and propose new research and development opportunitiesWork with the management to maintain and enhance the group dynamics and processesParticipate in and contribute to general DSP research and development activities
Participate in and contribute to the relevant professional conferencesParticipate in and contribute to the DSP Journal SeminarParticipate in and contribute to the competitive analysis effortsParticipate in and contribute to the benchmarking effortsParticipate in and contribute to the intellectual property related activities, such as patentsJOB REQUIREMENTS
Education
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.Experience
Senior Engineer II: A minimum of 3 years of applicable experience is required for candidates with a Ph.D. degreeKnowledge / Technical Requirements
Advanced knowledge of digital signal processing and its applications requiredKnowledge of audio signal processing desirableKnowledge of hearing aid desirableKnowledge of cochlear implant desirableKnowledge of psychoacoustics desirableKnowledge of acoustics desirableCompetencies, Skills & Abilities
Proficiency in Matlab and C/C++ requiredGood verbal and written communication skills requiredGood interpersonal skills are requiredTechnical leadership requiredProficiency in numerical reasoning and analysis requiredProficiency in troubleshooting requiredAttention to details requiredBackground in fixed-point algorithm desirableBackground in real-time signal processing desirable
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Starkey has more than 5,000 employees globally, operates 29+ facilities and does business in more than 100 markets worldwide.
Here's a video about the people behind Starkey's groundbreaking innovation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjhRQ7qzlI0
JOB SUMMARY DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE OF JOB
This position is responsible for research and development of signal processing algorithms in hearing aids. The Senior Engineer II signifies that at least 50% of the competencies at the Principal Subject Matter Expert level have been demonstrated.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/RESULTS
Research digital signal processing algorithms for hearing aids
Propose the research project planReview the existing literature, competitive products, and patentsPropose a set of algorithm candidatesPrototype the algorithm candidates using simulation and/or various research platformsEvaluate the algorithm candidates based on a combination of laboratory evaluation, field evaluation and benchmarkingSelect the final algorithmGenerate the research reportActively work with product development groups to bring the research results to products
Coordinate with the product development groups to transfer the research results to productsProvide input to the firmware requirements definitionWork with the DSP technology engineers to identify and make the design tradeoffsProvide technical support to the clinical validation effortProviding technical training to product development group membersProvide technical leadership in various research and development activities
Demonstrate technical expertise in one or more major signal processing algorithmsServe as a principal investigator for one or more research projectsProvide technical consultation to junior engineersActively monitor, identify, and propose new research and development opportunitiesWork with the management to maintain and enhance the group dynamics and processesParticipate in and contribute to general DSP research and development activities
Participate in and contribute to the relevant professional conferencesParticipate in and contribute to the DSP Journal SeminarParticipate in and contribute to the competitive analysis effortsParticipate in and contribute to the benchmarking effortsParticipate in and contribute to the intellectual property related activities, such as patentsJOB REQUIREMENTS
Education
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.Experience
Senior Engineer II: A minimum of 3 years of applicable experience is required for candidates with a Ph.D. degreeKnowledge / Technical Requirements
Advanced knowledge of digital signal processing and its applications requiredKnowledge of audio signal processing desirableKnowledge of hearing aid desirableKnowledge of cochlear implant desirableKnowledge of psychoacoustics desirableKnowledge of acoustics desirableCompetencies, Skills & Abilities
Proficiency in Matlab and C/C++ requiredGood verbal and written communication skills requiredGood interpersonal skills are requiredTechnical leadership requiredProficiency in numerical reasoning and analysis requiredProficiency in troubleshooting requiredAttention to details requiredBackground in fixed-point algorithm desirableBackground in real-time signal processing desirable
#LI-MP1
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)