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Senior Loudspeaker Systems Engineer (Acoustics/Hardware/DSP)

Paradigm Electronics Inc. · Lawrence, KS · 1 wk ago
On-siteInformation TechnologyFull-time

Key Responsibilities

  • Electro-Acoustic System Design: Architect high-performance, multi-way active and passive loudspeaker systems, optimizing the synergy between cabinets, custom drivers, and electronics.
  • Premium Electronics Design: Develop audiophile-grade, low-noise analog input stages, ultra-clean DAC/ADC paths, and robust power delivery networks.
  • Advanced DSP & Crossover Design: Architect and implement analog/digital crossover networks, phase correction, dynamic protection algorithms, and boundary/room-compensation filters.
  • Advanced Lab Metrology: Lead exhaustive objective validation using state-of-the-art diagnostic tools (e.g., Klippel R&D systems, Audio Precision).
  • Critical Listening: Conduct structured, subjective double-blind listening tests to "voice" the loudspeaker, gracefully balancing perfect engineering data with emotional musicality.

Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Acoustical Engineering, Software Engineering (with an acoustics focus)
  • Experience: 7+ years designing high-end consumer, studio monitor, car audio, or professional concert-level loudspeaker electronics systems
  • DSP & Simulation Tools: Proficiency in analog filter as well as DSP filter mathematics with the ability to use Mathcad, Matlab, or specialized design software for designing and simulating passive and active and DSP filter behaviors and the resulting acoustic responses
  • Mixed-Signal Circuit Design: Proven track record of designing low-distortion analog and digital circuits, schematics and PCB layouts optimized for audio signal integrity

Preferred Qualifications

  • Embedded Software: Experience writing embedded C and/or configuring dedicated audio DSP architectures (e.g. Analog Device SigmaDSP or Dream DSP).
  • Audio Precision: Experience setting up Audio precision systems for quality control and using the equipment for design validation.
  • Software: C# experience helpful for in house software maintenance.

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