Acoustic Engineer/Designer (m/f/d)
Acoustic Engineer/Designer (m/f/d)
Acoustic Engineer/Designer (m/f/d)
Acoustic Engineer/Designer (m/f/d)
Sonova Group
Medizintechnik
Hannover
- Art der Beschäftigung: Vollzeit
- 73.000 € – 96.500 € (von XING geschätzt)
- Hybrid
- Zu den Ersten gehören
Acoustic Engineer/Designer (m/f/d)
Über diesen Job
Who we are
At Sonova, we envision a world where everyone can enjoy the delight of hearing. This vision inspires us and fuels our commitment to developing innovative solutions that improve hearing health and human connection - from personal audio devices and wireless communication systems to hearing aids and cochlear implants. We're dedicated to providing outstanding customer experiences through our global audiological care services, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to engage fully with the world around them.
Guided by a culture of continuous improvement that fosters resilience and self-motivation, our team is united by a shared commitment to excellence and a deep sense of pride in our work, each of us playing a vital role in creating meaningful change,
Here you’ll find a diverse range of opportunities that span both consumer and medical solutions and the freedom to shape your career while making an impact on the lives of others. Join us in our mission to create a more connected world, where every voice is heard and every story matters.
Hannover, Germany
Acoustic Engineer/Designer (m/f/d)
154671
Working within our R&D Acoustics team, you will be at the heart of developing premium audio products that define the Sennheiser sound. You’ll bring together creativity, technical expertise, and passion for acoustics to design and fine-tune headphone systems that deliver exceptional listening experiences.
In return for your curiosity, precision, and drive for innovation, you will find an environment that encourages hands-on experimentation, teamwork across disciplines, and the freedom to push boundaries in acoustic design.
More about the role:
• Design, build, and evaluate physical prototypes of advanced acoustic systems
• Integrate electro-acoustic components, ensuring system performance and manufacturability
• Conduct and analyze acoustic measurements on components and full assemblies
• Collaborate closely with DSP, control, electrical, and mechanical engineers to tune and optimize sound
• Support prototype and production builds both on-site and remotely, including factory visits
• Work with manufacturing partners to validate and refine acoustic and assembly processes
• Explore emerging technologies and perform feasibility studies to shape future products
Essential qualifications
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Acoustics, Audio Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on product development experience in acoustics, ideally in consumer or professional audio
• Solid understanding of acoustic principles, analog electronics, and transducer design
• Practical experience with headphone acoustic structures, including enclosure and port design
• Proficiency in acoustic testing and analysis using equipment such as GRAS, B&K, Audio Precision, or Listen Inc.
• Excellent communication skills in English and a collaborative, solution-oriented mindset
Preferred qualifications
• Experience with noise cancelling, DSP, and acoustic simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, SPICE, FEA)
• Familiarity with defining requirements for acoustic components such as drivers, microphones, and meshes
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and experience in factory support environments
More about what we offer:
As one of the world’s leading hearing care providers headquartered in Switzerland, we’re committed to building an inclusive culture. We want to create an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work, through our flexible hybrid working model.
We offer a wide range of training opportunities for both your professional and personal development, and there are exceptional growth opportunities with individual development plans.
Additionally, you can expect:
• 30 days of annual leave and vacation bonus
• Attractive company pension scheme
• Discounted Germany ticket and Sennheiser employee product discounts
• Flexible working models and flat hierarchies
The Sennheiser brand
The Sennheiser brand stands for premium quality in the field of audio products.
At Sonova Consumer Hearing, we develop and offer consumer devices such as headphones, soundbars and speech-enhanced hearables under the brand license of Sennheiser.
The business is headquartered in Hannover, Germany, and has approximately 650 employees worldwide. To continue to be among the best in the industry, we are always on the lookout for outstanding talent.
