Audio Engineer

Bose Automotive GmbH; Stuttgart; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bose Automotive GmbH in Stuttgart is looking for an Audio Engineer to design, integrate, and validate in-vehicle audio systems that deliver exceptional sound. You will work hands-on with vehicles, performing tuning and validation tasks while collaborating across various teams.

The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields with experience in multi-speaker systems. Strong knowledge of DSP and acoustics is essential, alongside a passion for audio engineering.

Join us to deliver world-class audio experiences and support the launch of innovative automotive sound systems.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in a related engineering field.
• Experience with multi-speaker audio systems and measurement workflows.
• Knowledge of DSP, amplifier, and system behavior.

Responsibilities

• Design, integrate, and tune in-vehicle audio systems.
• Perform objective and subjective validation of audio performance.
• Provide solutions for efficiency and automation in audio experiences.

Skills

Audio system design

DSP and amplifier knowledge

Data-driven troubleshooting

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Acoustics, or related field

Job description

Job Overview

As an Audio Engineer in Bose Automotive Germany, you will design, integrate, tune, and validate in‑vehicle audio systems that deliver signature sound from concept through launch.

Responsibilities

• Execute in‑vehicle and bench tuning, applying filters, cross‑overs, EQ, dynamics, bass management, and Bose algorithms as needed.
• Plan and perform objective and subjective validation to verify response, distortion, output, consistency, latency, and overall listening experience.
• Provide solutions toward better efficiency and more automation to deliver audio experiences with consistency, reliability, and at scale.
• Escalate technical risks, performance gaps, and acoustic issues requiring cross‑functional support.
• Adjust tuning on site as needed to meet performance and timing targets under field conditions.
• Offer engineering recommendations for system architecture, tuning direction, and validation readiness on assigned programs.
• Define end‑to‑end audio system topology, electroacoustic targets, budgets, and key specifications.
• Specify speakers, enclosures, amplifiers, DSP, and acoustic interfaces in collaboration with engineering teams and suppliers.
• Partner with OEM body, interior, electrical, and infotainment teams to optimize packaging, mounting, sealing, isolation, and system behavior.
• Lead troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis for acoustic anomalies such as rattles, clipping, artifacts, and integration interactions.
• Support schedules, milestones, documentation, reviews, production audits, and launch readiness across development builds.
• Present technical content, align trade‑offs with stakeholders, and support builds, demonstrations, and customer approval activities.
• Prioritize engineering actions needed to meet customer expectations, program timing, and launch goals.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Acoustics, Mechanical Engineering, Audio Engineering, Physics, or a related field with strong relevance to sound.
• Experience designing, integrating, measuring, and/or tuning multi‑speaker audio systems with standard measurement and analysis workflows.
• Working knowledge of DSP, amplifier and system behavior, requirements definition, test planning, and data‑driven troubleshooting.
• Strong written and spoken English; willingness to travel and work hands‑on with vehicles, instrumentation, and prototype or production hardware.
• Advanced degree in Acoustics, Electrical Engineering, or Signal Processing; automotive program experience; familiarity with automotive networks, spatial audio concepts, scripting/automation, and global cross‑functional collaboration (preferred).
• Musical background preferred.

EEO Statement

Bose is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our success, and we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to all applicants.