R & D Engineer II

R & D Engineer II

BCForward is currently seeking a highly motivated R & D Engineer II in Redmond, WA

Position Title: R & D Engineer II

Location: Redmond, WA - Onsite

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCForward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 12 Months

Job Type: [>%3D40 weeks] [Contract] [Remote].

Pay Range: $65 - $70/hr. on W2.

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Job Title: R & D engineer II

Duration: 12 months contract

Location: Redmond, WA - onsite

We are looking for a contract acoustic research engineer to conduct acoustic measurements, acoustic data processing, and auditory perception experiments, and develop relevant methods and tools leveraging scientific coding skills and expertise in audio signal processing, audio hardware systems, machine learning, and acoustics.

Responsibilities

• Develop systems, user interfaces, and protocols for acoustic and behavioral data acquisition and processing using Python, MATLAB, and MaxMSP.
• Analyze and improve the performance of data acquisition systems for audio perception.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary researchers to integrate data acquisition algorithms into platforms.
• Perform acoustic data collection involving complex capture systems, prototype devices, and human subjects in controlled laboratory environments.
• Write technical reports and papers describing research results and methodologies.
• Minimum Requirements
• Master's degree in a relevant technical field with 3+ years of industry experience in audio technology development, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3+ years' experience in designing and performing audio acoustic experiments in controlled laboratory settings.
• 3+ years of programming experience in Python, MATLAB, or MaxMSP for audio applications
• Strong understanding and experience in audio signal processing

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in real-time audio coding in C/C++
• Expertise in any/all of psychoacoustics, auditory perception, spatial audio, room acoustics, and physical acoustics
• Experience using PyTorch or other machine-learning frameworks
• Experience with prototype hardware devices
• Experience with motion tracking systems
• Experience with large-scale automated data collection and analysis
• Experience designing and setting up acoustic laboratory spaces
• Experience working in cross-functional, inter-disciplinary environments
• Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality technical reports and/or publications.

BCForward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCForward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCForward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 235189 when responding to this ad.

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