Electrical Engineering Co-op — FPGA and Audio Research Platforms

Bose Corporation; Framingham (MA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus programs

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) plan

Employee discount

Job summary

Bose Corporation in Framingham, MA seeks an Electrical Engineering Co-op to develop an FPGA-based research prototyping platform for real-time audio and active noise reduction experiments. You will work with researchers to implement algorithms, design interface boards, and perform hardware testing.

Required: pursuing EE/CE degree, FPGA experience with Verilog/VHDL, and solid digital electronics knowledge. Preference for mixed-signal, audio converters, and I2S/TDM/SPI interfaces.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in electrical or computer engineering or related field.
• Hands-on FPGA development experience with Verilog/VHDL or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of digital electronics fundamentals.
• Familiarity with oscilloscopes and logic analyzers for hardware testing.
• Basic understanding of sampling, digital filters, and DSP.
• Preferred: mixed-signal circuits, audio converters and PCB bring-up.
• Familiar with interfaces like I2S/TDM/SPI and MATLAB/Simulink integration.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and integrate FPGA hardware for audio prototyping.
• Design or modify interface boards and supporting circuitry.
• Develop FPGA logic for audio capture, processing, and output.
• Bring up hardware and troubleshoot with lab instruments.
• Investigate MATLAB/Simulink integration for deployment.
• Implement pass-through, basic FIR/IIR examples and compare with simulations.
• Characterize noise, latency, crosstalk, and channel synchronization.
• Conduct acoustic tests and audio path measurements with setup procedures.

Skills

FPGA development

Verilog/VHDL

Digital electronics

Oscilloscopes & logic analyzers

DSP fundamentals

Sampling & filters

I2S/TDM/SPI

MATLAB/Simulink

Embedded programming

PCB design

Audio measurements

Education

Electrical/Computer Engineering degree (pursuing)

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

HDL generation

Embedded programming

PCB design tools

Job description

Electrical Engineering Co-op — FPGA and Audio Research Platforms# Bose Career Site## Electrical Engineering Co-op — FPGA and Audio Research PlatformsApply: US, MA - Framingham: Full time: Posted Today: R29366At 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. # **Job Description** **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. **Responsibilities*** 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. **Required qualifications*** 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 experience*** 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/universityAt 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 Framingham, Massachusetts is: $22.00-$31.75 per hour.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.