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# Principal Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Bose
- **Location:** Hampden, MA, United States
- **Salary:** $168,300.0 - $231,450.0
- **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, Mobile Application Software, Machine Learning, Proprietary Software, Cloud Services, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Architecture, Wearables
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/principal-systems-engineer-hampden-ma--03e22c09-0e60-40bf-87b6-e70ba6cf814d

## About the Role

Systems Engineering, Customer Relations, International Business, Automotive Technology, Licensing, Algorithms, Use Cases, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Research & Development (R&D), Systems Scalability, * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Systems, Electrical, Software, Acoustics, DSP, Audio Engineering), or a related field.

 * 12+ years of experience leading complex platforms from concept through launch, with substantial experience in systems engineering, systems architecture, or related technical leadership roles.
 * 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 as well as requirements development, system decomposition, and verification/validation.
 * Excellent communication, collaboration, and influence skills to build alignment across disciplines and organizational levels.
 * Strong problem-solving skills, sound engineering judgment, and 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 (MBSE) approaches to support architecture development and trade studies.
 * Experience working in Agile environments and leading 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.

## Description

We are seeking a Principal 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 that span across embedded systems, AI/ML algorithms, mobile applications, cloud services, and third-party software integrations for consumer, and automotive products.

 * Lead platform and system architecture for advanced audio and sound management capabilities across consumer, and automotive platforms from cradle to grave.
 * Partner with Product Management, Research, and Architects from various engineering disciplines to translate portfolio vision into technical strategy, system requirements, and platform roadmaps.
 * Drive end-to-end systems engineering activities, including integrating stakeholder needs, 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 stakeholder 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 ideal opportunity for a systems thinker 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.