Acoustic Engineer

September 5, 2025

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Bradford Jacobs is assisting an AI drone solutions company, helping business customers improve mission-critical business operations. Since 2017, the company has leveraged software development expertise and grown drone design and manufacturing capabilities.

About the role:

This is a unique opportunity for a talented and hands-on Acoustic Engineer to contribute to a project with real-world impact, alongside a highly collaborative engineering team focused on tackling complex, meaningful challenges, developing one of the world’s first sound-based fire suppression systems, using advanced prototyping labs and testing facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop low-frequency acoustic systems (30–60 Hz) for fire suppression applications
  • Build and optimize directional speaker arrays and subwoofer setups
  • Integrate acoustic hardware with drone platforms, working closely with cross-functional teams
  • Conduct simulations and field tests to analyze sound propagation in diverse environments
  • Develop strategies for vibration isolation to reduce interference from drone operations
  • Lead prototype builds and participate in live fire-testing trials
  • Ensure all designs meet safety, performance, and regulatory acoustic standards

Experience:

  • Familiarity with drone integration or payload systems
  • Experience with directional/parametric speaker technologies
  • Knowledge of fire suppression or fire behavior science
  • Background in defense, rescue, aerospace, or environmental technologies

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Acoustics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience in acoustic system design and implementation
  • Proficiency in modeling/simulation tools such as COMSOL, ANSYS, or MATLAB
  • Experience with low-frequency sound systems and real-world testing
  • Strong prototyping skills and the ability to iterate rapidly
  • CAD100,000 – CAD115,000 per annum

This is a 100% on-site position based in Toronto.

Seniority level

  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Employment type

    Full-time

Job function

  • Job function

    Information Technology

  • Industries

    Business Consulting and Services, Software Development, and Technology, Information and Media

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Company

Bradford Jacobs

Location

Toronto

Country

Canada

Salary

100.000

URL

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