Job Description

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.

Noise Management Systems Engineer

At Bose, better sound is just the beginning. We are looking to ignite your passion for the power of sound! Join our team of acoustic artisans who design and deploy Bose Active Sound Management solutions into automobiles that enable occupants to rule the quiet while crafting sounds to connect the driver and machine in an immersive sensory experience.

We are creators of solutions that apply scientific methods to tackle a multitude of in-vehicle noise problems with our adaptive solutions. We have the pleasure of collaborating with OEM noise and vibration (NVH) engineers while tinkering with their prototype vehicles.

We obsess over the details to deliver extraordinary noise cancelling systems. We express our creative side while authoring & producing sounds that parallel the vehicle’s powertrain response and the desired design cues. We explore novel ideas in the pursuit of better Active Sound Management features, capabilities & services that deliver experiences consumers simply can’t get anywhere else!

Responsibilities include:

• Develop creative algorithms, tools or techniques that optimize effort, enhance performance or offer new benefits to our customers
• Use engineering judgement to identify the best components and calibrations that balance system performance & robustness
• Build concept systems that excite the customer- demonstrate Bose capability to solve vehicle issues
• Design & plan system level experiments to verify new designs in a vehicle environment
• Develop leadership skills- Mentor/tutor global peers, share the good news we’ve learned
• Measure and test our systems in vehicle - analyzing system performance characteristics

What makes you eligible

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Acoustics or Computer Science
• Significant experience (7+ years) in at least two of the following fields: acoustical engineering, transducer engineering, digital signal processing, amplifier engineering, software development, psychoacoustics or recording arts
• Flexibility in work location between Bose Bloomfield Hills office, the Bose Troy office and customer sites in metro Detroit area
• Typical business hours – first shift: 7am to 4pm; must be willing to adapt (within reason) based on vehicle availability
• This position requires the use of a Bose or customer-owned vehicle. As such, any offer of employment will be contingent upon having a clean driving record within the last 10 years

Characteristics of success in this role:

• Passionate about the improving the driving experience
• Proven resolve with methodical design & systematic problem-solving skills
• Diligent customer service that listens to understand
• Motivated to succeed & deliver results in a timely manner
• Strong teammate with excellent spoken and written communication skills in English
• Keen ability to write & debug software (MATLAB, Simulink, python, C/C#)
• Understanding of Acoustics theory & Human perception of sound
• Understanding of dynamics of automotive powertrains & noise & vibration (NVH)
• Familiarity with audio performance metrics and tools for sound analysis. e.g. Audio Precision, MATLAB and/or Head Acoustics Artemis /Siemens Simcenter Test.lab
• Excellent understanding of signal processing fundamentals & control systems
• Knowledge of music theory & recording arts / synths with ability to operate a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW)

Our team has a broad mix of experience levels and skills. We’re building an environment that celebrates this diversity thru sharing and mentorship. We care about individual career growth and strive to assign projects based on skills and needs but also to encourage growth as experience is gained.

We believe that striking the right balance between personal and professional life is crucial to long term happiness and fulfillment. There are specific tasks that require in-office/in-vehicle, lab work or cross-time zone communications, but we'll work with team members to build in schedule flexibility and encourage time to re-energize outside of work.

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. 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.

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 Bloomfield Hills, Michigan is: $105,500-$144,950.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 applicant_disability_accommodationrequest@bose.com. 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.