Master Thesis - Loudspeaker Array Beamforming Algorithms (Signal Processing and Acoustics)

Location: Lund, Sweden; on-site. The thesis is open only to students affiliated with a Swedish University or College, including exchange students.

Company

hirify.global develops network technology solutions for video surveillance, access control, intercom, and audio systems enhanced by intelligent analytics.

What you will do

• Measure and characterize imperfections in a physical loudspeaker array, including driver variations, frequency-dependent directivity, and inter-element acoustic leakage.
• Quantify the individual and combined effects of imperfections on beam focus and beamforming algorithm robustness.
• Compare theoretical algorithm performance with measurements from real-world loudspeaker arrays.
• Identify the design factors that most affect beamforming performance.
• Investigate, evaluate, and suggest calibration methods.

Requirements

• Master's studies in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Audio Technology, Acoustics, or a related field.
• Strong interest in acoustics, audio signal processing, and experimental validation.
• Affiliation with a Swedish University or College is required, either directly or through an exchange program.
• The scope is for two students completing 30 credits over 20 weeks each; paired applications are encouraged when applying as a pair.
• Submit a CV and University or College grade summary.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a friendly, open, and collaborative environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues and partners across more than 50 countries.
• Contribute to solutions for safer and smarter environments through audio and network technology.
• The position is a fixed-term thesis worker engagement.

Hiring process

• Applications are accepted in Swedish or English through the thesis proposal advert.
• Submit one application per student and identify the co-applicant when applying as a pair.
• Background checks may apply; notice will be provided before any verification is conducted.