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Electrical Engineering Co-op — FPGA and Audio Research Platforms

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  • 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.
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  • 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.
  • 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.
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Responsibilities

  • About the role Help develop an FPGA-based research prototyping platform for real-time audio and active noise reduction experimentation.
  • This hands-on role emphasizes electrical hardware and FPGA development, with opportunities to work across system architecture, circuit integration, digital signal processing, and audio testing.
  • Working with research engineers, you will help turn platform requirements into a working, characterized system that enables researchers to implement and evaluate new algorithms.
  • Evaluate and integrate FPGA hardware, audio ADCs/DACs, clocking, power supplies, and analog and digital interfaces.
  • Design or modify supporting circuits and interface boards as needed.
  • Develop FPGA logic for audio acquisition, routing, processing, and output.
  • Bring up and troubleshoot hardware using laboratory instruments and FPGA debugging tools.
  • Investigate MATLAB/Simulink integration to simplify deployment of research algorithms.
  • Implement pass-through, gain, and basic FIR/IIR filter examples; compare hardware results with simulation.
  • Characterize noise, dynamic range, frequency response, distortion, latency, crosstalk, and channel synchronization.
  • Set up and conduct acoustic transfer-function measurements, loudspeaker-based testing, and active noise reduction evaluations.
  • Develop repeatable measurement scripts and document setup procedures, results, limitations, and troubleshooting steps.

Requirements

  • Pursuing a degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field.
  • Hands-on FPGA development experience with Verilog, VHDL, or equivalent tools.
  • Strong understanding of digital electronics and electrical engineering fundamentals.
  • Familiarity with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and systematic hardware troubleshooting.
  • Basic understanding of sampling, digital filters, and DSP.
  • Ability to work independently on defined engineering tasks and communicate results clearly.

Preferred

  • Mixed-signal circuits, audio converters, or PCB design and bring-up.
  • Digital interfaces such as I²S, TDM, or SPI.
  • MATLAB/Simulink, HDL generation, or embedded programming.
  • Audio measurements and automated hardware testing.
  • Expected outcomes A working research prototype with verified audio paths, representative processing examples, documented performance, and clear instructions that allow another engineer to reproduce the setup and measurements.
  • Must be able to work in hybrid capacity January 11- June 25, 2027 Must be currently enrolled in college/university At Bose, you're inspired to be and do your best and are rewarded for your unique talents!

Pay

  • 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: $22.00-$31.75 per hour.The hiring range for other Bose work locations may vary.

Benefits

  • 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.