Acoustics and Audio Systems Intern

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 more than 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

Timeframe: June 1 – August 21, 2026 and able to work in-office, 5 days/week.

THE ROLE

We're looking for a Wearable Acoustics and Audio Systems Intern to join the Audio Technology team and contribute to the design and evaluation of products in the Bose Audio Tech and Licensing group. In this role, the intern will:

• Conduct system-level acoustic measurements for frequency response, distortion, noise cancellation performance, system noise floor, voice pickup performance, and other important audio metrics.
• Contribute to the development of internal data collection & design tools, standards, and procedures to improve efficiency within the group.
• Prepare documentation and reports summarizing test procedures, results, and design recommendations.
• Learn and assist with audio system tuning, including transducer EQs, crossovers, limiting, and subjective listening. Contribute to algorithm development, including prototyping and evaluation of DSP algorithms for audio enhancement or calibration.
• Work with cross-functional teams including DSP, controls engineering, software, and product teams to debug and optimize system performance.
• Prepare documentation and reports summarizing test procedures, results, and design recommendations.

REQUIREMENTS

To be successful in this role, you should be/have:

• Has completed at least 2 years in an accredited, undergraduate program in Acoustical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Audio Engineering. Other programs may be acceptable based on demonstrated interest/skill/background
• Demonstrated experience with MATLAB, Fundamentals of Acoustics, and Fundamentals of Audio
• Ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks from one or more projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of DSP fundamentals, previous experience in product development.
• Exposure to wearable or headphone products, especially those utilizing ANC.
• Experience with audio test systems (e.g., Audio Precision, GRAS, B&K). Familiarity with embedded systems or real-time audio signal flow.

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.

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.