Electro-Acoustic Engineer

Electro-Acoustic Engineer — $70–$85/hr

Location: San Jose, CA (Hybrid: 4 days onsite / 1 day remote)

Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday

Duration: 9-month assignment

Target Start: Early–Mid February

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Electro-Acoustic Engineer to play a pivotal role in advancing next-generation audio and hearing technologies. This contract position sits at the intersection of acoustics, signal processing, and hardware development—supporting research, prototyping, testing, and validation to deliver exceptional audio performance and user experience.

You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional R&D teams to evaluate, tune, and validate electro-acoustic systems, ensuring products meet the highest standards of performance, reliability, and user delight.

What You’ll Do

• Characterize, evaluate, and fine-tune hearing aid signal processing algorithms, including feedback cancellation, noise reduction, dynamic range compression, equalization, and related audio features
• Conduct objective and subjective acoustic testing using industry-standard tools and custom in-house systems
• Define and implement new test methodologies; lead verification and validation of system-level acoustic and audio performance
• Develop, automate, and maintain acoustic test procedures and tools to support R&D and product development
• Provide continuation engineering support for fielded devices, including electro-acoustic failure analysis on returned or in-use products
• Set up, operate, and calibrate acoustic test environments, including chambers and professional measurement systems

What You Bring

• BS or MS degree in Acoustics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in audio hardware, acoustics, or electro-acoustic system development
• Strong proficiency with professional audio tools and equipment, including DAWs, SoundCheck, amplifiers, measurement microphones, HATS, ear simulators, sound calibrators, and SPL meters
• Programming experience in Python, MATLAB, or similar languages for analysis and test automation
• Solid understanding of audiology and psychoacoustics, especially speech-processing concepts
• Experience designing or working with acoustic architectures and audio subsystems
• Background in medical devices and/or high-volume consumer electronics is a plus
• Clear, effective communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Self-directed, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced R&D environment
• Ability to work onsite in San Jose at least four days per week

Why This Role

This is a rare opportunity to apply deep acoustic expertise to meaningful, user-impacting technology while working alongside a highly technical, innovation-driven team. You’ll have real ownership, real impact, and the chance to help shape products that directly improve how people experience sound.

TCWGlobal is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on age, ethnicity, gender, nationality, religious belief, or sexual orientation.

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