You know the moment. It's the first notes of that song you love, the intro to your favorite movie, or simply the sound of someone you love saying "hello." It's in these moments that sound matters most.

At Bose, we believe sound is the most powerful force on earth. We've dedicated ourselves to improving it for nearly 60 years. And we're passionate down to our bones about making whatever you're listening to a little more magical.

The engineering team at Bose is a thriving, passionate, deeply skilled team of professionals from a broad range of disciplines and experiences, who share a common goal-to create products that provide transformative sound experiences.

Job Description

Company Overview:

You know the moment. It's the first notes of that song you love, the intro to your favorite movie, or simply the sound of someone you love saying "hello." It's in these moments that sound matters most.

At Bose, we believe sound is the most powerful force on earth. And we've dedicated ourselves to improving it for nearly 60 years. Ever since our founder, Dr. Amar Bose, bought a stereo system and thought, "I can make this better," we've been relentlessly pushing forward to the next best thing.

Innovation is more than what we do. It's who we are - constantly learning and constantly curious. We never stop imagining what better sound sounds like. We're music fanatics and audio engineers. We're explorers and inventors and dreamers. And we're passionate down to our bones about making whatever you're listening to a little more magical.

Role Details:

We are seeking a dynamic Acoustical Engineer to join our audio product development team. This role is ideal for a professional with a few years of experience who is ready to accelerate their career at a company known for pushing the boundaries of sound. You'll be at the forefront of developing next-generation noise cancelling headphones, engaging in the full development cycle, taking your design from early design concept, to prototype testing, and into mass production. Working with state-of-the-art technology and talented colleagues, you'll have opportunities to grow your skills while making a significant impact. If you're passionate about creating audio experiences that wow millions of users worldwide, we want to hear from you. At Bose, we're committed to fostering talent and providing an environment to help you achieve your fullest professional potential.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with engineering team members to design, build, and test headphone products with audio playback, active noise cancellation, and voice pickup features


• Investigate and develop acoustic system design concepts to achieve product performance requirements


• Use simulation tools to predict acoustic system behavior


• Define, build, and characterize physical prototypes of acoustic systems


• Conduct acoustic measurements of components, subsystems, and full assemblies and perform analysis of results


• Define and develop novel acoustic test methods as needed to improve understanding of system behaviors


• Work directly with DSP and controls engineers to tune and optimize system performance


• Clearly communicate results through informal peer reviews and at formal design reviews


• Collaborate with teammates to define, specify, and validate production test equipment and processes


• Support prototype and production system builds both remotely and on-location at the factory


• Root cause acoustic failures and recommend design changes to prevent recurrence


• Opportunity to lead small projects or mentor junior team members as skills and experience allow


• Travel (domestic and international) expected, approximately 2-4 weeks per year

Qualifications:

• BS or MS degree in Acoustical Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Physics or related audio field


• 2 - 5 years of professional experience designing high performing audio products


• Strong candidates will have experience in several of the following areas: headphone acoustic structures and enclosure design, active noise cancellation, audio EQ design, transducer selection and specification, mic array design for voice communication


• Hands on experience building physical prototypes and applying analysis techniques to audio systems


• Experience with audio system interface tools and design optimization to achieve performance tagets


• Hands-on experience with acoustic test tools and measurement methods (B&K, Audio Precision, Soundcheck, etc.)


• Knowledge of acoustic modeling fundamentals - e.g. lumped models, FEA. Experience with tools like COMSOL a plus.


• Strong analytical and problem solving skills; ability to lead self and others to troubleshoot issues methodically from root cause


• Self-motivated and continuous learner mentality with ability to rapidly develop technical capabilities on the job


• Excellent communication aptitude; ability to clearly convey complex technical concepts


• Collaborative team player comfortable interfacing with cross-functional engineering partners


• Passion for music and audio with critical listening sensibilities

Bose is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. For additional information, please review: (1) the EEO is the Law Poster (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf); and (2) its Supplements (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm). Bose is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the application or employment process, please send an e-mail to Wellbeing@bose.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Bose is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. For additional information, please review: (1) the EEO is the Law Poster (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf); and (2) its Supplements (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm). Please note, the company's pay transparency is available at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/EO13665_PrescribedNondiscriminationPostingLanguage_JRFQA508c.pdf. Bose is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the application or employment process, please send an e-mail to Wellbeing@bose.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Our goal is to create an atmosphere where every candidate feels supported and empowered in the interviewing process. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our success, and we believe that providing reasonable accommodation is not only a legal obligation but also a fundamental aspect of our commitment to being an employer of choice. We recognize that individuals may have different needs and requirements based on their abilities, and we provide reasonable accommodations to ensure ideal conditions are met during the application process.

If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation, please send a note to wellbeing@bose.com