Staff Audio Test Automation Engineer
Ford Motor17 hours ago
Base Salary
$150k - $284k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop and scale Python and pytest automated test libraries running on Linux/Ubuntu.
- Validate multi-channel audio routing, DSP pipelines, AVAS pitch and frequency modulation, hands-free calling, media playback, amplifiers, diagnostics, clipping, and fault handling.
- Implement signal-processing algorithms for frequency response, channel separation, ducking, mixing, dynamic gain control, and other audio metrics.
- Set up, calibrate, and maintain hardware-in-the-loop audio benches, including signal routing, gain staging, and electrical isolation.
- Integrate audio test suites into automated build and regression pipelines.
- Work with multi-channel audio interfaces, line-output converters, data acquisition equipment, microphones, speakers, and automotive audio systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Audio Engineering, Acoustics, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of professional experience building automated test frameworks in Python using pytest.
- Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of digital signal processing using NumPy, SciPy, sounddevice, and PyAudio.
- Hands-on experience with multi-channel audio interfaces, line-output converters, microphone and speaker calibration, and gain staging.
- Deep familiarity with frequency and FFT spectral analysis, THD/THD+N, dynamic range, SNR, crosstalk/isolation, RMS, loudness, and audio ducking ratios.
- Familiarity with AVAS acoustic safety regulations including UN ECE R138 and FMVSS 141.
- Preferred experience with Linux/Ubuntu audio routing using ALSA, PulseAudio, or PipeWire; CAN, CAN-FD, Automotive Ethernet, Analog, or A2B buses; automotive IVI systems such as Android Automotive OS, QNX, or Automotive Grade Linux; speech-quality standards such as PESQ, POLQA, and 3GPP/ITU-T; and professional audio instruments from Audio Precision, SoundCheck/Listen Inc., or Rohde & Schwarz.
Benefits
- Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
- Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized backup childcare, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, and fertility benefits.
- Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases.
- Tuition assistance, employee resource groups, paid community-service time, paid holidays, and paid time off with an option to purchase additional vacation time.
- Hybrid work arrangement requiring onsite attendance four or more days per week.
About Ford Motor
Ford Motor Company designs, manufactures, and sells cars, trucks, SUVs, and commercial vehicles for consumers and businesses, and provides financing through Ford Credit. A public company headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan and listed on the NYSE, it operates globally under the Ford and Lincoln brands, including electric and connected vehicles such as the F‑150 Lightning and Mustang Mach‑E. Founded in 1903, it also offers software-driven fleet, mobility, and aftersales services.