Active Sound Management Systems Engineer

Job Description Acoustic 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 Specific experience 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 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 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. 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