Audio Test Engineering Intern

SUMMER 2027

Shure offers a challenging, fun, and rewarding summer internship program. The twelve-week program is offered to undergraduate and graduate students. We offer internships with a variety of work arrangements from onsite interns to fully remote in US. Each intern will receive a competitive salary. Additionally, Interns who are asked to relocate to Illinois for onsite internships will receive a housing stipend to cover living expenses. Applications will be collected, reviewed, and selected candidates will be contacted in late fall/early winter.

The  Audio Test Intern  will work closely with Product Development and Product Management to evaluate our products, to ensure robust and high-quality audio performance. The intern will create automated scripts, as well as design and implement experiments for evaluating new products and audio DSP designs. Experience working with audio electronics, live sound, and audio conferencing is a plus. 

This Internship is Onsite in Skokie, IL.

• Work as part of a cross-functional development team to validate the audio performance of our Integrated Systems products. 

• Work under the direction of DSP software, Audio hardware engineers, and Product Management to execute tests and tune audio algorithms. 

• Create audio test plans and test suites by translating product requirements into tests for quantifying and qualifying audio algorithm performance. 

• Review test plans and results with engineers and project managers. 

• Use scripting tools to automate tests where possible. 

• Report and document any product issues discovered in the testing process. 

• Estimate, organize, and document tasks. 

• Communicate technical topics both verbally and in written form. 

• Manage time efficiently to support project teams. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

• Pursuing a degree in Audio Recording, Music Technology, or Engineering. 

• Interest in, and/or experience with, working with professional audio products in live sound, recording or A/V conferencing environments. 

• Experience with networked audio or IT networking is highly desirable. 

• Experience with programming languages or scripting languages such as Python or Matlab is highly desirable. 

• Critical listening skills 

• Strong verbal and written communications 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 ARE

Shure’s mission is to be the most trusted audio brand worldwide – and for over 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 is headquartered in United States. We have more than 35 regional sales offices, engineering hubs, distribution centers and manufacturing facilities throughout the Americas, EMEA, and Asia.

Join Shure and Amplify Your Impact. Explore our unique culture and learn the key pillars that define our legacy of excellence.

THE MIX MATTERS
Don’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 TRANSPARENCY

Modeled by extensive market analysis and economic best practices, Shure offers competitive intern compensation that is reviewed and adjusted annually by our Total Rewards Team to attract, hire, and retain the industry’s top intern talent. Each internship has an hourly rate which varies from $23-$43 per hour based on job function (Engineering, IT, Business, etc) and year completed in school (Junior, Masters 2nd year, PHD, etc). 

WE GOT YOU - Our Benefits

At Shure, we prioritize the well-being of our associates. Benefits for our interns include retirement savings plans and paid time off, employee discounts, professional development opportunities, and work-life balance initiatives. To learn more, check out our Intern Benefits At A Glance

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