Engineer Associate Staff, Digital Systems

Overview

Are you passionate about cutting-edge technology and high-quality audio experiences? Join our Digital Hardware Design team as an Engineer Associate Staff, Digital Systems and be at the forefront of innovation in digital and wireless audio products. 

As an Engineer Associate Staff, Digital Systems, you will be responsible for assisting with designing, developing, and implementing advanced digital systems for our wireless audio products. You will participate in collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring the delivery of innovative and high-quality audio solutions that exceed customer expectations.

This role is on-site and based in our Niles, IL location. 

Responsibilities

• Designs and developments digital systems for audio products, including audio processing platforms, audio networking protocols, control interfaces, and user interfaces.
• Conduct thorough testing and validation of digital systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and requirements, and resolving any performance or compatibility issues.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams, mentoring junior engineers, and fostering a collaborative and innovative engineering culture.
• Document design specifications, system architectures, test procedures, and application notes, providing comprehensive technical documentation to support product development and customer support activities.
• Architect and optimize digital systems to meet high-performance requirements, ensuring low-latency, high-resolution audio, and seamless integration with other subsystems.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in digital audio technology, networking protocols, and user interface design, contributing to research and development efforts to enhance existing products and drive future innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. Graduate coursework is desirable.
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in digital systems engineering, with a focus on wireless systems, audio or similar domains.
• Strong expertise in digital system design, including system architecture, signal processing, networking protocols, and user interface design.
• Strong knowledge of Linux, real-time operating systems (RTOS), embedded systems, and hardware/software co-design principles.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C , Python, VHDL or Verilog, and experience with FPGA and/or ASIC design methodologies.
• In-depth understanding of digital audio processing, audio networking protocols (e.g., Dante, AVB), and audio transport interfaces (e.g., AES3, I2S, TDM).
• Experience with control interfaces (e.g., USB, Ethernet, PCIe, UART, SPI, JTAG) and protocols (e.g., UDP/IP).
• In-Depth Experience with the PCBA design process including experience with schematic CAD software, PCB layout, and SPICE simulation software.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with effective communication and collaboration skills.

Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Shure will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas.

WHO WE AREShure’s mission is to be the most trusted audio brand worldwide – and for nearly a century, our Core Values have aligned us to be just that. Founded in 1925, we are a leading global manufacturer of audio equipment known for quality, reliability, and durability. We engineer microphones, headphones, wireless audio systems, conferencing systems, and more. And quality doesn’t stop at our products. Our talented teams strive for perfection and innovate every chance they get. We offer an Associate-first culture, flexible work arrangements, and opportunity for all.Shure Incorporated is headquartered in Niles, Illinois, with remote and hybrid opportunities throughout the United States. We have more than 35 regional sales offices, engineering hubs, and manufacturing facilities throughout the Americas, EMEA, and Asia.THE MIX MATTERSDon’t check off every box in the job requirements? No problem! We recognize that every professional journey is unique and are committed to providing an equitable candidate experience for all prospective Shure Associates. If you’re excited about this role, believe you’ve got the skills to be successful, and share our passion for creating an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible work environment, then apply!PAY TRANSPARENCYShure offers a competitive compensation structure that is reviewed annually to attract, hire, and retain the industry’s top talent. Base salaries vary based on qualifications, geography, experience, and expertise in each respective discipline. The base salary range for this position is between $111,000 - $195,000. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target base salary for this opportunity. This position may also be eligible for our incentive pay program, which varies based on individual and Company performance in the year. If your salary expectations do not align, still apply as we are often flexible on the seniority of posted positions. All positions also include an award-winning benefits package.

WE GOT YOU - Our BenefitsAt Shure, we prioritize the well-being of our Associates. We offer competitive rewards packages to full-time and part-time Associates working 24 or more hours a week that address physical, mental, financial, and overall well-being. Our benefits include comprehensive healthcare, mental health and retirement savings plans, generous paid time off programs, employee discounts, professional development opportunities, work-life balance initiatives, employee recognition programs, and volunteering/community involvement opportunities. To learn more, check out our Benefits At A Glance 2025.

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Salary : $111,000 - $195,000