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Job Title: Acoustic Test Engineer
Location: Redmond, WA
Duration: Contract - 12 months
Pay Range: $59/hr $67/hr (W2)
Job ID: 406699
About BCforward
BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.
Job Description
We are seeking an Acoustic Test Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in hands-on acoustic and audio measurements on wearable devices and a proven ability to execute documented test procedures and produce traceable reports within a regulated quality environment.
Responsibilities:
- Execute acoustic test protocols on devices under test, including gain, output level, frequency response, and calibration measurements, following procedures.
- Set up and operate the measurement bench: HATS/acoustic couplers, audio interfaces, acoustic calibrators, and device mounting/fitting.
- Run acoustic measurement software end-to-end: device and channel configuration, microphone and speaker calibration, measurement capture, and data archiving.
- Apply acceptance criteria and gating. Flag out-of-tolerance results, calibration faults, and anomalies for review.
- Produce and file traceable test reports in the quality records system, including test identifiers, device serial numbers, calibration records, and raw and processed data.
- Maintain lab records, equipment calibration status, and device logs.
- Escalate measurement-judgment and calibration questions to the supervising engineer.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- 1-3 years of acoustic or audio measurement or lab-test experience, including SPL, frequency response, gain, and level measurements.
- Aptitude to learn real-ear and insertion-gain measurement methods.
- Ability to operate measurement hardware such as audio interfaces, acoustic calibrators, and acoustic test fixtures or couplers.
- Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline. Ability to follow written procedures precisely and reproducibly.
- Basic scripting in Python and/or MATLAB to operate tools and run analysis scripts.
- Reliable, organized, and able to work independently within a structured process.
- Comfort with macOS or ability to ramp quickly.
Preferred Skills:
- Audiology or hearing-device measurement background, including real-ear measurements, insertion gain, and dynamic-range compression.
- Experience in regulated or quality-controlled environments such as FDA, ISO 13485, or medical-device design verification.
- Familiarity with an electronic quality management system (eQMS).
Education
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in acoustics, audio or electrical engineering, physics, audiology or hearing science, music or audio technology, biomedical engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent hands-on lab or test experience.
Logistics
- Location: On-site, lab-based, Redmond, WA.
- Engagement: Contingent worker, full-time, on-site. Not remote-eligible.
- Ramp: Approximately four weeks to independent execution.
Why BCforward?
At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Opportunities for growth with global clients.
- A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people.
- Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects.
Fair Chance Notice
Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance laws and ordinances, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct relationship with some job duties, including adherence to policies, sound judgment, stress management, safe and respectful work, trustworthiness, meeting client requirements, and safeguarding operations and reputation.
About Our Commitment
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
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