Senior Controls System Engineer

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. 

Job Description

Bose is a research company dedicated to developing breakthrough technologies and quality products that enrich people's lives. We created the market for noise cancelling headphones, but this is just the beginning.

The Premium Consumer Audio Division is looking for a hands-on control systems engineer to implement and refine industry-leading low-latency, real-time algorithms for noise cancellation, sound control, and audio products.   The candidate will work within multi-disciplinary teams to optimize noise reduction control systems and DSP algorithms as well as influencing the design of future HW/SW platforms to bring about a new wave of amazing experiences and benefits for our customers.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and test control systems for noise cancelling headphones

• Lead pre-development of algorithms for new ANR headphone capabilities using inputs from a variety of sources and sensors

• Conduct and oversee electroacoustic measurements and perform analysis of results 

• Use and develop simulation tools to design and predict closed-loop / real-time system behavior

• Guide development of future ANR platforms

• Develop early versions of new products for real world testing

• Support development projects as an individual contributor and/or team leader from concept development through product delivery to the market

• Collaborate with engineering team members across HW disciplines, DSP engineers, and software developers

Skills and Experience

• BS in Acoustical, Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering. MS or PhD preferred.

• 5+ years of industry experience in the area of control systems design

• Understanding of fundamental control system theory and stability analysis

• Experience with digital systems required, but familiarity with analog systems very desirable  

• Experience with MATLAB for data analysis, simulation and visualization

• Experience in developing and deploying real-time algorithms to embedded platforms using fundamental digital signal processing methods/techniques

• Experience using various techniques for robust data acquisition

• Experience converting concepts into technical requirements and describing the associated tradeoffs

• Knowledge of digital filter theory and practice, hands-on knowledge of real-time adaptive and optimization methods a plus

• Demonstrated capability to work on and solve ill-defined problems with creative and innovative solutions and methods

• Demonstrated creativity, self-motivation, and strong communication skills

• Solid understanding of basic acoustic and audio principles is highly desirable

• Passion for audio and listening

At Bose, you're inspired to be and do your best and are rewarded for your unique talents! Our compensation is thoughtfully tailored to your skills, experience, education, and location, and goes beyond base salary. The hiring range for this position in the primary work location of Framingham, Massachusetts is: $112,600-$154,750.The hiring range for other Bose work locations may vary. In addition to competitive base pay we offer rewards including bonus programs, comprehensive health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) plan, plus exclusive perks designed to support your wellbeing, and a generous employee discount where you can immerse yourself in our products and experiences. We are a proudly independent company—driven by purpose, guided by our values, and united by a belief in the power of sound. As the world leader in audio experiences, we’re creating what’s next—pushing boundaries and delivering transformative sound experiences for people everywhere. Join us and make your next career move a mic-drop. Let’s Make Waves.

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Bose is an equal opportunity employer. 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. The EEOC’s “Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal” Poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf. Bose is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected]. Please include "Application Accommodation Request" in the subject of the email.

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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.