Who we are

You enjoy creating and innovating. You never stop striving for better. You take responsibility and you get results. You love being part of a team. Above all, you want your work to matter: Welcome to our world! At Sonova we create sense by bringing sound to life. Our innovative hearing solutions help millions of people enjoy life’s unforgettable moments.

We offer exceptional career opportunities through market-leading brands from consumer to medical, and a culture where you can quickly belong and perform at your best.

If you want the freedom to explore, opportunities to grow, and make positive change on people lives through your work, this is the place for you.

Join Sonova. Create sense.

Hannover, Germany

Acoustic Engineer/Designer

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🎧 Acoustic Engineer (m/f/d) – Shape the Future of Audio with Us

 

Are you passionate about sound and eager to create premium audio experiences? At Sennheiser / Sonova Consumer Hearing GmbH, we develop state-of-the-art headphones that blend technical excellence with sensory precision. Join our dedicated team and bring your ideas to life — from the first sketch to the finished product.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in designing and developing new headphone models, improving existing ones, and defining acoustic design principles. You’ll work hands-on with physical prototypes, sound testing, and collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams to turn concepts into market-ready products.


🎯 Your Mission – Innovative, Hands-on & Impactful:

 

  • Design, build, and evaluate physical prototypes of high-quality acoustic systems

  • Integrate electro-acoustic components while considering system design and manufacturability

  • Perform acoustic measurements on components and full assemblies and analyze the results

  • Collaborate directly with DSP, control, electrical, and mechanical engineers to tune and optimize performance

  • Support prototype and production builds, both on-site at the factory and remotely

  • Work with manufacturing partners to validate and refine assembly procedures

  • Conduct feasibility studies on new technologies and continuously monitor market trends

  • Use tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, SPICE, or FEA to simulate and predict acoustic system behavior


🧠 What You Bring:

 

  • 3+ years of hands-on product development experience in acoustics, ideally in the consumer or professional audio sector

  • A technical degree or equivalent practical experience

  • Solid understanding of acoustics, analog electronics, and audio tuning processes

  • Hands-on experience with headphone acoustic structures, including enclosure and port design

  • Proficiency in using acoustic test equipment (e.g., GRAS, B&K, Audio Precision, Listen Inc.)

  • Ability to define requirements for acoustic components such as drivers, microphones, and meshes

  • Strong communication skills in English

  • Bonus: Experience with noise cancelling, digital signal processing, and acoustic simulation tools


🌟 What We Offer:

 

  • A dynamic and collaborative working environment with flat hierarchies

  • The opportunity to shape world-class audio products from the ground up

  • Support for personal and professional development through training and growth programs

  • Flexible working models and attractive employment conditions

  • 30 days of vacation, vacation bonus, discounted Germany ticket, company pension scheme, and more

 

📩 Now it's your turn:

Karim Shaker, Talent Acquisition Manager, is looking forward to receiving your complete application (including cover letter, CV, references, and certificates) via our online application platform.

Please note: We only consider direct applications for this position.

The Sennheiser brand

The Sennheiser brand stands for premium quality in the field of audio products. 
At Sonova Consumer Hearing, we develop and offer consumer devices such as headphones, soundbars and speech-enhanced hearables under the brand license of Sennheiser.

The business is headquartered in Wedemark, Germany, and has approximately 650 employees worldwide. To continue to be among the best in the industry, we are always on the lookout for outstanding talent.