Bose
Acoustic Engineer, Audio Technology
US, MA - Framingham · Senior
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$9,771 more — $121,971 — moves this role to Level III and 3 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $121,971 would place this position at wage Level III. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Mechanical Engineers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Mechanical Engineers (17-2141) · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- Be a part of the growing Audio Engineering team that seeks to deliver experiences to every place where audio matters! The Bose Audio Technology Licensing group is seeking a passionate, hands-on Acoustical Engineer to take part in supporting our dynamic needs as we develop partnerships across many industries - all with the goal of finding new opportunities to widely deploy Bose technologies. You will be a key member of our cross functional team, working closely with your Bose colleagues and external partners to successfully develop and deliver our technologies to end consumers.
- Hybrid Working Environment: 3-days/week on-site presence is required.
- Be a part of the growing Audio Engineering team that seeks to deliver experiences to every place where audio matters!
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with engineering team members to design, tune, and test audio devices, across a wide range of form factors and product categories covering wearables and out-loud devices
- Develop acoustical system design concepts to achieve product performance requirements
- Conduct acoustical measurements of components, subsystems, and full assemblies, and perform thorough analysis of results
- Work directly with DSP engineers and external partners to tune and optimize system performance and signal processing algorithms
- Collaborate with external engineering partners to develop and validate physical acoustical designs and signal processing capabilities to meet product performance requirements
- Collaborate with Audio Technology Business Development and Product Management teams to support early technical engagements with new partners
- 8+ years of direct acoustic design experience of high-performance audio products
Requirements
- BS required in Acoustical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
- 2+ years of hands-on acoustic test / measurement experience
- Critical listening skills (system voicing, musical instrument experience, audio mixing, music production, etc)
- Strong understanding of acoustical test / measurement systems and techniques
- Experience using and selecting acoustical test equipment from B&K, GRAS, Audio Precision, National Instruments, Listen Inc. (SoundCheck), and others
- Experience specifying requirements for acoustical components, including: loudspeakers, micro-speakers, microphones, acoustic meshes
- Knowledge of voice communications techniques and microphone systems, including: beamforming, speech processing, acoustic echo cancellation, voice activity detection
Nice to have
- Knowledge of MATLAB for acoustical measurements as well as algorithm simulation / development.
- Simulink knowledge a plus
Compensation
- Travel (domestic and international) may be required, up to 4-6 weeks per year
Company info
- At Bose Corporation, we believe sound is the most powerful force on earth - and for over 60 years, we have been a company built on innovation, excellence, and independence.
- Privately owned, fiercely customer-focused, and driven by our values, we continue to lead industries and transform lives through sound.
- Today, Bose Corporation is entering an exciting new era.
- Across multiple global Business Units and Global Functions, we are shaping the future of audio technology, automotive, luxury, and premium experiences.
- We invite you to join us in this transformation.
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