HARMAN’s engineers and designers are creative, purposeful and agile. As part of this team, you’ll combine your technical expertise with innovative ideas to help drive cutting-edge solutions in the car, enterprise and connected ecosystem. Every day, you will push the boundaries of creative design, and HARMAN is committed to providing you with the opportunities, innovative technologies and resources to build a successful career.

A Career at HARMAN

As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do everyday.

A Career at HARMAN Automotive

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Automotive, we give you the keys to fast-track your career.

Engineer audio systems and integrated technology platforms that augment the driving experienceCombine ingenuity, in-depth research, and a spirit of collaboration with design and engineering excellenceAdvance in-vehicle infotainment, safety, efficiency, and enjoyment

About the Role

This position is within HARMAN’s Lifestyle Automotive Engineering department. The primary responsibility is to create system design and architecture for Car Audio Systems.

The System Architecture team is looking for the ultimate team player with positive and constructive thinking. The Successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of accomplishment of success with audio systems architecture and customer facing interaction.

What You Will Do

Create System Design and Architecture on mid to high complex Systems, Platforms and modules for Car Audio Systems from basic idea up to product launchTechnical lead on development of platform and OEM specific car audio amplifier ECUsLead and steer the technical architecture team (HW, SW, ME) to ensure feasible and cost optimized product designEngage with OEM’s and customer teams guiding them on Harman audio system solutions matching the OEM vehicle architecturePerform technical presentations directly with OEM’sSystem definition based on analysis of customer requirements in RFQ phaseTrain and guide System EngineersGenerating detailed System block diagram under consideration of best BOM cost, low power consumption, thermal design constraints and environmental conditions.Maintain appropriate knowledge of current and future technologies, methods and tools, related to system engineering and system architecture. 

What You Need to Be Successful

Master or Bachelor’s degree with appropriate software/hardware and embedded system working knowledge10+ Year’s experience in OEM automotive product design (audio systems preferred)Vehicle communication bus experience CAN, Ethernet, A2BOnboard communication busses such as, I2C, (O, Q)SPI, TDM, UARTHardware & Software development, debugging, and validation experienceIn-Depth understanding of the automotive product design and development processSolid background in using development tools for requirements management and system designAbility to communicate architecture concepts and ideas persuasively and concisely to all levels of the businessGood written and verbal communication in EnglishFlexible in terms of tasks and responsibilityAbility to build relations and work independentlySelf-motivated, passionate about audio and high sense of responsibility

Bonus Points if You Have

Experience with Enterprise Architect - EAExperience with DOORS Next gen - DNGHands-on system debug experienceEmbedded system design experience or familiarityEmbedded system software development in C/C++ and model-based familiarityExperience working with automotive OEM in an embedded system developmentTS16949 and other quality tools (PPAP,APQP,MSA,SPC,DFMEA) familiarity desired

What Makes You Eligible

Willingness to travel 10% of the timeWillingness to travel to customer locations when requested

What We Offer

Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer locationAccess to employee discounts on world-class Harman products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN UniversityCompetitive wellness benefitsTuition reimbursement“Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards programAn inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.