Senior Research Technician

Bose Corporation • Framingham, MA

15d • $31 - $43

About The Position

Bose Research is seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Senior Research Technician to support cutting-edge research in out-loud and wearable acoustic technologies. This role sits within a centralized R&D technician team that partners closely with the Bose Research organization, enabling world-class innovation through expert experimental execution, laboratory operations, and technical support. In this role, you will work directly with research project teams to design and execute acoustic experiments, build and debug prototypes, and support advanced measurements in listening rooms, anechoic chambers, and reverberation rooms. You will play a critical role in translating research ideas into physical experiments and demonstrations, helping drive the development of next-generation Bose technologies.

Requirements

• An AS (Associates of Science) or equivalent experience in the areas of acoustics, audio, or related engineering is preferred
• Hands-on experience with laboratory-based experimental work, measurements, and technical troubleshooting.
• Experience working in acoustics, audio, or related engineering environments.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple experiments, schedules, and priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with diverse research teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with critical listening and subjective audio evaluation.
• Background in recording, sound production, or studio engineering.
• Experience as a musician or strong personal interest in music and audio creation.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Bose Research project teams to plan, set up, and execute acoustic experiments for out-loud and wearable audio technologies.
• Perform acoustic and electro-acoustic measurements in listening rooms, anechoic chambers, and reverberation rooms.
• Build, modify, debug, and maintain research prototypes and experimental hardware setups.
• Recruit, schedule, and support human subjects for on-head measurements of wearable audio devices, ensuring accurate and repeatable data collection.
• Set up and run technology demonstrations to showcase research progress and capabilities.
• Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment, including microphones, measurement systems, audio interfaces, and computers used for machine learning model training.
• Ensure laboratories and test spaces are organized, operational, and compliant with safety and research protocols.
• Collaborate across disciplines and teams, contributing practical insight to experimental design and execution.

Benefits

• Our compensation is thoughtfully tailored to your skills, experience, education, and location, and goes beyond base salary.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree