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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal/Consulting Systems Engineer - **Company:** Bose - **Location:** Framingham, MA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $205,800.0 - $282,900.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Digital Electronics, Firmware, Design of User Interfaces, Hardware Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Internet Security, Mobile Application Software, Machine Learning, Requirements Management, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Architecture, Wearables - **Published:** August 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/consulting-systems-engineer-framingham-ma--c784efe6-f028-427d-92cb-d20c9b2c0642 ## About the Role * Bachelor's or master's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Acoustics, Audio Engineering, DSP, or a related field. * 12+ years of experience in complex product development, including 7+ years in systems engineering, systems architecture, or a similar technical leadership role. * Deep expertise in at least two relevant technical domains, with working knowledge across others such as DSP algorithms, acoustics, analog and digital electronics, sensors, AI/ML, embedded systems and firmware, cloud engineering, data analysis, and mobile applications. * Experience defining system architectures, managing technical trade-offs, and maintaining traceability across needs, requirements, architecture, and verification. * Strong understanding of ecosystem, platform, and system-of-systems relationships in complex platforms. * Excellent communication, collaboration, and influence skills, with the ability to build alignment across disciplines and levels of the organization. * Strong problem-solving skills, sound engineering judgment, and the ability to navigate ambiguity, conflicting requirements, and complex decisions., * INCOSE ASE/CSEP certification or equivalent experience applying systems engineering first principles and best practices. * Experience in consumer audio, automotive audio, wearables, or other complex embedded product domains. * Experience using model-based systems engineering approaches to support architecture development and trade studies. * Experience working in Agile development environments and leading effectively across cross-functional teams. * Experience driving organizational change, engineering transformation, or adoption of new processes and tools. * Comfort using modern engineering productivity tools, including AI-assisted tools, to improve efficiency and learning speed., ASE, Acoustics, Acoustics Systems, Agile Programming Methodologies, Algorithms, Analysis Skills, Architectural Services, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Audio Engineering, Automotive Technology, Best Practices, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Firmware, Consulting, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Data Analysis, Develop and Maintain Customers, Digital Signal Processing (DSP), Diversity, Ecosystems, Electrical Engineering Software, Electronics, Embedded Systems, Emerging Technology, Hardware Design, Industry/Trade Analysis, International Business, Internet Security, Legal, Licensing, Mobile Applications, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Product Development, Product Engineering, Product Management, Product Support, Requirements Management, Research & Development (R&D), Risk Analysis, Signal Processing Algorithms, Software Design, Software Engineering, System Architecture, Systems Engineering, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Delivery, Technical Leadership, Technical Strategy, Traceability, Trade Studies, Use Cases, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Validation Testing, Wearables ## Description We are seeking a Senior Principal/Consulting Systems Engineer to join Bose Audio Lab in a highly visible technical leadership role. You will shape platform strategy, define system architecture, and guide cross-functional teams in delivering advanced audio and sound management solutions for consumer, and automotive products. * Lead platform and system architecture for advanced audio and sound management capabilities across consumer, and automotive product categories. * Partner with Product Management, Research, and Engineering leaders to translate portfolio direction into technical strategy, system requirements, and platform roadmaps. * Drive end-to-end systems engineering activities, including requirements definition, architecture development, trade studies, risk analysis, verification, and validation. * Identify opportunities for platform reuse, architectural commonality, and clear variation points to support scalable product line engineering. * Influence software and hardware design decisions by applying systems thinking across DSP and AI/ML algorithms, embedded systems, acoustics, cloud-connected experiences, and mobile applications. * Use model-based and analytical approaches to evaluate alternatives, guide trade-off decisions, and maintain traceability across customer needs, requirements, architecture, and verification intent. * Lead critical architectural decisions, including make-versus-buy choices, reuse strategy, and technology selection, with clear rationale tied to business and product goals. * Partner across teams to identify and mitigate technical, safety, cybersecurity, and compliance risks early in development. * Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, and help turn innovation into differentiated product experiences. This is an opportunity to influence the future of audio, shape foundational platform decisions, and work with cross-functional teams to deliver technologies that delight customers around the world., 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. 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