City: Erlangen | Hybrid

 

Group Leader – Audio System Testing

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft is one of the world's leading organizations for application-oriented research. 76 institutes develop pioneering technologies for our economy and society – more precisely: 32,000 people from technology, science, administration and IT. They know: Anyone who comes to Fraunhofer wants to and can make a difference. For themselves, for us and for the markets of today and tomorrow.

 

Welcome to the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS, located in Erlangen! As the largest institute of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, we conduct research and development in close cooperation with our clients on a wide range of topics. We have been pioneers in microelectronics and information technology for over 30 years. We are the thinkers and doers behind the mp3 and AAC standards - and the pioneers of innovative AI technologies.

 

Are you interested in good sound and the latest trends in entertainment electronics and would like to shape them with your motivated team?

 

Then you've come to the right place:
Our »Embedded Audio Systems«  group develops, among other things, device-level test procedures for the MPEG-H 3D Audio Codec, which enables enveloping 3D sound and interactivity. To ensure the functional scope and interoperability in commercial devices, the MPEG-H Trademark Program was launched and extensive test suites were developed for various device classes consisting of test signals, test procedures and test devices. In particular, the interaction of the various devices via HDMI/ARC/eARC and the correct synchronization between audio and video are also tested. For this purpose, special test methods were developed to verify the HDMI ARC/eARC-based transmission between STBs, TV sets and soundbars or AVRs and to measure the timing for audio and video. To ensure functionality throughout the entire transmission chain, our group maintains a laboratory with commercial transmitters and receivers, which are also used for demonstrations and test operations.

What you will do

• You will support the market launch of our audio technologies in new consumer electronics devices, such as televisions, soundbars and smart speakers.
• To ensure the functionality of our audio technologies in new transmission standards and streaming services, you will cooperate with our business development department, our audio experts and international industry partners.
• You will operate a laboratory with equipment infrastructure for test operations and demonstrations.
• As an empathetic and determined team leader, you will manage your employees both professionally and disciplinarily and ensure that they receive further training to develop their knowledge and methodology.
• You will also design and implement new test procedures and methods in software and hardware.

What you bring to the table

• Completed scientific university degree (Master's or Diploma) in electrical engineering, computer science/IT, or a comparable discipline.
• In-depth expertise in media technology, audio signal processing and quality assurance.
• Experience with transmission and connection technologies in consumer electronics (e.g. MPEG-2 TS, DASH, SDI, HDMI, ARC) in theory and practice.
• Very good German and English for customer contacts in the USA, Korea, Japan and Europe, among others.
• Enjoying the analysis and understanding of media applications and systems in their entirety.
• The ability to structure topics clearly, present them comprehensibly and implement them convincingly.

What you can expect

As one of the leading, internationally renowned research institutions, we offer you the opportunity to strategically develop an exciting field of research and work in a committed management team where you can contribute your ideas and enjoy creative freedom. Your start will be supported by a high-quality onboarding process tailored to your individual needs. You can also look forward to:

• Reputation and visibility: Take the opportunity to expand your expertise in science and business and become visible.
• Dedicated team: Benefit from working with competent colleagues in a pleasant and supportive working atmosphere.
• Appreciative culture: Enjoy our open and helpful corporate culture, in which trust and mutual support are very important.
• Your goals and interests are important to us: We regularly support you with professional and personal seminars, coaching and language courses.
• We take your needs seriously: We support the best possible work-life balance through flexible working hours and hybrid working.
• You will find free parking spaces and charging stations for electric cars on the company premises as well as covered bicycle parking and showers.
• We subsidize your Deutschlandticket: Bus stops are located directly in front of the house.
• We offer occupational health management, including yoga classes, running groups and relaxation seminars.

 

The position is initially limited with the aim for subsequent extension. The weekly working time is 39 hours. We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications – regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability. Appointment, remuneration and social security benefits based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD). Additionally Fraunhofer may grant performance-based variable remuneration components.

 

With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future.

 

Ready for Chance? Then apply online. now and make a difference! Once we have received your online application, you will receive an automatic confirmation of receipt. We will then get back to you as soon as possible and let you know what happens next.

 

Do you have questions about the position or the application process? Our recruiter Claudia Kestler-Böhm is there for you: recruiting@iis.fraunhofer.de

 

Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS
www.iis.fraunhofer.de