Department: D&D Enabling Technologies

Reporting to: Principal DSP Engineer

Purpose of role

To be part of the team that implements Cochlear’s speech and sound coding algorithms, using digital signal processing (DSP). To take part in the evaluation and/or development of new speech and sound coding algorithms for hearing instruments.

Accountabilities and associated responsibilities

DSP Design and Implementation

DSP speech and sound coding algorithm design and implementation in assembly language

Research and development of new algorithms, including Matlab/Simulink implementations

Verification and validation (with CI recipients) of speech and sound coding algorithms

Project Management

Manages small projects within the DSP Team from start to finish

Key competencies

Assembly language programming for fixed-point DSPs (Digital Signal Processors)

Behavioral and algorithmic DSP modeling in Matlab and/or Simulink

Familiarity with DSP structures such as FFT, IIR and FIR filters

Desire to work in a team based development environment

Key requirements

Honours degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

4+ years experience as a DSP Engineer in audio or related signal processing