Audio Tuning Engineer

Overview

Ford’s In‑Vehicle‑Infotainment team develops and implements world‑class cabin experiences that redefine what it means to drive a Ford. In‑vehicle audio systems are critically important to the customer’s experience as Ford transitions from a manufacturer of vehicles to a producer of digital experiences and brand‑enhancing services. This position will play a key role in that transition by developing and delivering class‑leading in‑vehicle customer experiences and services.

• Support the development and execution of audio tuning strategies for various vehicle platforms.
• Tune vehicle audio systems to deliver a superior in‑vehicle audio experience.
• Collaborate with key internal and external cross‑functional stakeholders—including hardware engineers, software developers, and vehicle design teams—to deliver seamlessly integrated audio solutions into vehicle systems.
• Develop analysis methods and conduct acoustic measurements to verify and maintain sound quality and performance against design specifications and standards.
• Serve as a resource for model engineering teams and provide technical expertise in in‑vehicle acoustics and audio systems, assisting in issue troubleshooting, program delivery, and continuous‑improvement/benchmarking initiatives.
• Develop and maintain documentation and best practices within Ford systems for audio system specifications, tuning parameters, tools, and validation results.
• Stay up to date on the latest advancements in audio technologies, automotive audio trends, and acoustic measurement and vehicle tuning techniques.
• Support the validation of high‑performance automotive audio DSP systems—including signal flow, tuning blocks, and tuning tools—to deliver best‑in‑class performance and audio system sound quality from concept through production.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Acoustics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in critical listening and tuning vehicle audio systems.
• 3+ years of experience in acoustic, amplifier, or transducer engineering, audio signal processing, psychoacoustics, or automotive audio system integration.
• 3+ years of experience in acoustic simulation and modeling, data collection, and analysis with measurement and system calibration tools.
• Specific experience in at least two of the following areas: recording technology, acoustic theory, sound engineering techniques, critical listening, sound system design, audio testing methodologies.

• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Acoustics, or a related field.
• Knowledge of MATLAB, C, C++, Python, algorithm development, and programming.
• Background in music and passion for automotive audio systems, particularly DSP and vehicle acoustics.
• Excellent teamwork, problem‑solving, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced and collaborative team environment.
• Willingness to travel as needed to train and support model engineering teams.

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp‑up programs, subsidized backup child care, and more.
• Family‑building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more.
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases.
• Tuition assistance.
• Established and active employee resource groups.
• Paid time off for individual and team community service.
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

Salary grades: 6 ($72,480‑121,440), 7 ($84,480‑141,360), 8 ($96,720‑162,120).

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. This position is hybrid; candidates who commute to a Ford hub may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.