2024 Summer Intern @ Samsung Research America

Lab Summary: Samsung – the world’s number one TV and smartphone manufacturer – is committed to deliver the best possible sound to our customers in new and exciting ways. To that end, we have built a world-class audio lab in Valencia, California, where the world’s leading audio engineers and researchers design groundbreaking technologies and products. If you are an engineer or scientist with a love for music and movies we want to hear from you.

Position Summary: Desire an individual passionate about music, audio systems and loudspeaker design. Knowledge in some or all of the following disciplines; audio systems, loudspeakers, transducers, audio measurements, digital signal processing. Will work on building, measuring and assessing performance of loudspeaker prototypes, as well as creating and testing audio related algorithms.

Position Responsibilities:

Assist in loudspeaker systems development in one or more of the following areas:

Sound Bars and subwoofers
TV audio systems
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth speakers
Phone [mobile] audio systems

Assist with up-front simulation and loudspeaker system design to meet target performance, cost, size and industrial design limitations
Constructing loudspeaker system prototypes and samples
Performing acoustic measurements in rooms and anechoic chambers
Creating audio algorithms to process speaker measurements made in-room or in an anechoic chamber
Preparing documentation, reports, and presentations

Required Skills:

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical / Mechanical / Acoustical Engineering, Physics, or similar. Working toward Master’s or Ph.D. Degree preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to use hand tools, solder and assist with prototype construction and wiring
Knowledgeable in audio interfaces and audio systems cabling
Strong documentation skills. Must be able to analyze test results and report to management
A musician and/or passionate about music and movies is a plus

Special Attributes:

MATLAB/Simulink experience
Experience with audio microphones and measurements
Experience with acoustic measurements, loudspeakers and room correction
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to create clear documentation

Our total rewards programs are designed to motivate and engage exceptional talent. The hourly pay rate range for roles at this level is listed below, but may be higher or lower in other states due to geographic differentials in the labor market. Within the hourly pay rate range, individual rates depend on a number of factors—including the role’s function and location as well as the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, education and training. This is part of our comprehensive compensation package with annual bonus eligibility and generous benefits to help you live life well.

Hourly Pay Rate Range

$40—$63 USD

Additional Information

Essential Job Functions

This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, and frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

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Samsung Research America is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Compensation Overview

6 month growth

1 year growth

2 year growth

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