Automotive Audio Engineer
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What you'll do
- Define audio system requirements, specifications, and performance targets.
- Lead speaker selection, placement, and vehicle-level packaging and integration.
- Conduct acoustic measurement, tuning, testing, and validation, including frequency response, distortion, and sound quality.
- Support prototype builds and vehicle-level testing; troubleshoot and resolve root-cause audio issues.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Electrical, Hardware, Software, Interior, Infotainment, and Vehicle Integration.
- Partner with suppliers on component development, reviews, and issue resolution.
- Carry validation plans through engineering changes into production launch.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Acoustical Engineering, or a related field.
- Hands-on experience developing, integrating, testing, and validating automotive audio systems.
- Strong knowledge of speakers, amplifiers, microphones, acoustics, and audio signal processing.
- Experience with acoustic measurement and tuning tools (Klippel, Audio Precision, SoundCheck, or similar).
- Understanding of vehicle electrical/electronic systems and audio architectures.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; fluent English.
Nice to have
- Experience with premium automotive audio systems and vehicle-level acoustic tuning.
- Knowledge of DSP, EQ, filtering, and digital audio processing.
- Proficiency with MATLAB, Python, Audio Weaver, miniDSP, or COMSOL.
- Experience conducting subjective and objective sound-quality evaluations at the vehicle level.
- Background at an OEM or Tier 1 automotive supplier.
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Full description from employer
Job Title: Automotive Audio Systems Engineer
Location: San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Client Facing: Yes
About PAC Group:
At The PAC Group (PAC), we specialize in engineering consulting, program management, and operational excellence—delivering high-impact solutions in more than 20 countries. We're proud to partner with the world's leading companies in automotive, aerospace, industrial, and technology sectors, providing strategic guidance and hands-on execution that drive innovation and efficiency. Whether we're launching advanced manufacturing systems, deploying digital simulation tools, or scaling global operations, PAC thrives at the intersection of technology, engineering, and problem-solving.
Joining PAC means joining a dynamic, fast-paced, and global team that values curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Role Purpose
We are seeking an experienced Automotive Audio Systems Engineer to lead the development, integration, and validation of in-vehicle audio systems. This role will focus on delivering premium sound performance from concept through production launch, working across speaker selection, acoustic tuning, and vehicle-level system integration.
Responsibilities
- Define audio system requirements, specifications, and performance targets.
- Lead speaker selection, placement, and vehicle-level packaging and integration.
- Conduct acoustic measurement, tuning, testing, and validation, including frequency response, distortion, and sound quality.
- Support prototype builds and vehicle-level testing; troubleshoot and resolve root-cause audio issues.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Electrical, Hardware, Software, Interior, Infotainment, and Vehicle Integration.
- Partner with suppliers on component development, reviews, and issue resolution.
- Carry validation plans through engineering changes into production launch.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Acoustical Engineering, or a related field.
- Hands-on experience developing, integrating, testing, and validating automotive audio systems.
- Strong knowledge of speakers, amplifiers, microphones, acoustics, and audio signal processing.
- Experience with acoustic measurement and tuning tools (Klippel, Audio Precision, SoundCheck, or similar).
- Understanding of vehicle electrical/electronic systems and audio architectures.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; fluent English.
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience with premium automotive audio systems and vehicle-level acoustic tuning.
- Knowledge of DSP, EQ, filtering, and digital audio processing.
- Proficiency with MATLAB, Python, Audio Weaver, miniDSP, or COMSOL.
- Experience conducting subjective and objective sound-quality evaluations at the vehicle level.
- Background at an OEM or Tier 1 automotive supplier.
The salary range for this position is dependent upon experience, education, and qualifications.
The salary range for this position is dependent upon experience, education, and qualifications.
Pay Range
$120,000 - $140,000 USD
The salary range for this position is dependent upon experience, education, and qualifications.
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