Senior Hardware Engineer, Analog Audio / DSP Based Audio Processing Subsystems

We have a current opening for a Hardware Engineer to work in the TelePresence System Business Unit (TSBU) of our Emerging Technologies Group - ETG.

TelePresence is a virtual presence experience that uses advanced visual, audio, and interactive technologies to create an in person experience at a virtual conference table. TelePresence is one of the more recent examples of how Cisco is changing the way we work, live, play, and learn.


Responsibilities:

Architect solutions of integration of diverse audio systems and components.

Design of DSP-based audio processing systems and subsystems.

Direct acoustic requirements of physical enclosures and system component configurations.

Design of key system audio components (mics, audio amplifiers)

Establishment of specifications and procedures for component and system audio performance and testing.

Develop and conduct engineering validation tests for audio subsystems.

Root cause failure analysis of microphone, speaker, acoustic performance of system components.

Develop detailed product hardware specifications.

Interface with product marketing on developing new product proposals.

Interface with software team on diagnostic creation and representation of hardware to software developers.


Requirements:

5 yrs experience of analog audio and DSP-based audio processing subsystems.

Expertise at board level design, schematic capture and printed circuit design leadership including design for EMC, ESD, signal integrity, power decoupling.

3 years experience at acoustic design, test and measurement for audio-related product development.

Experience with designing and debugging products for worldwide compliance requirements.

Strong communication skills, and ability to lead and direct technical activity for junior engineers.

Video and extensive FPGA experience highly desirable

Requires MSEE/CS combined with 5-7 years of related experience, or BSEE/CS combined with 7-10+ yrs related experience.


If you have an interest in this opportunity and related experience, please contact me directly: brstultz@cisco.com