Sr. Audio Systems Applications Engineer - Wearables & MEMS

Sr. Audio Systems Application EngineerLocation : Santa Clara, CA 95051 On SiteCompensation : 140-200K depending on education, experience, skills, etc. + annual bonusJob Summary:Our client is redefining sound and cooling with its breakthrough platform. They created the world's first solid-state speakers powering AI glasses, earbuds, headphones, and smartwatches and the first Cooling fan-on-a-chip, enabling improved thermal performance in smartphones, AI glasses, SSDs, and beyond.They are seeking a Senior Audio Application Engineer to support customer integration, platform development, and performance optimization of advanced their Speaker audio solutions. This role bridges hardware platform design, R&D collaboration, and customer-facing technical support, helping enable successful design-in and commercialization across next-generation audio wearable products. The position involves both hands-on lab work and direct engagement with customers and field application teams.Key Responsibilities:Provide direct engineering support to key customers, ODM/CM partners, and Field Applications Engineers during design-in, validation, and commercializationDevelop client's hardware platforms, including schematic design, PCB design, and firmware developmen tCharacterize, validate, and debug electrical and acoustic system performancePerform electrical assembly, soldering , and bring-up of demo and evaluation systemsLead acoustic system tuning and performance optimization for micro speaker modules and related audio platformsConduct lab measurements and validation, including SPL, THD, frequency response, and electrical signal integrityTroubleshoot field and customer issues, perform root cause analysis, and drive issue resolution across hardware and system levelsCollaborate closely with IC design engineers to define design requirements based on customer use cases and system needsWork cross-functionally with mechanical, DSP, acoustic, product, and test engineers to support product development and customer deploymentDevelop technical collateral including datasheets, application notes, reference designs, and technical articlesSupport technical communication with customers through clear verbal, written, and specification-level documentationRequired Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Acoustics, Physics, or related field7+ years of experience in the electronics industry, preferably with mixed-signal audio amplifier, power, or related hardware backgroundStrong customer-facing experience with excellent verbal and written communication skillsHands-on experience with component selection, schematic entry, and PCB layout design concepts; Cadence or Altium preferredStrong lab experience using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, logic analyzers, and related bench equipmentAudio system test experience using platforms such as Audio Precision, SoundCheck, or equivalentStrong knowledge of acoustic fundamentals, transducers, and audio system performance validationExperience debugging electrical and acoustic hardware issues in a hands-on development environmentAbility to read, write, and work from detailed technical specificationsStrong ability to collaborate with mechanical, DSP, acoustic, and third-party engineering teams