Principal Systems Engineer - Audio

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 every day.

Introduction : A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle

We're a global, multi-disciplinary team that's putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle, you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.

Contribute your talents to high-end, esteemed brands like JBL, Mark Levinson and Revel

Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development

Create pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience

About the Role

As an Amplifier Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for defining the next generation of Harman's professional audio power amplifiers. Responsibilities include developing engineering requirements, specifications, and product architecture documentation. This position is involved in all steps of product development from concept to manufacturing release. Systems engineers act as subject matter experts with deep knowledge of audio systems, industry standards, and emerging technologies.

What You Will Do

Develop system requirements, specifications, and architectures for professional audio amplifiers.

Work closely with engineering design teams to implement products while meeting cost and performance requirements.

Act as technical product owner through all development phases from inception to mass production.

Collaborate with global product line managers (GPLM) to define product roadmaps which will fulfill business strategy, enable growth, and position products in a competitive market.

Investigate and stay updated on emerging standards and technologies.

Define testing strategy and lead effort to troubleshoot bugs and system-level issues on prototype builds.

What You Need to Be Successful

Minimum of a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.

Deep experience developing Class D high power audio amplifiers.

Experience with analog audio and signal processing design.

Experience authoring technical documentation for an engineering audience.

Understanding of the steps required to take an electronics product from concept into production on time and at the desired cost.

Familiarity with electronic design and simulation tools

Familiarity with issue tracking and collaboration tools such as JIRA and Confluence.

Ability to effectively build relationships and motivate internal and external stakeholders globally.

Demonstrated interpersonal, leadership, collaboration, and communication skills.

Bonus Points if You Have

Master's degree in electrical engineering.

Experience with Jama Connect or other requirements tracking software.

Experience developing designing power supplies of various topologies.

Experience developing audio products for professional or consumer markets

Experience with DSP frameworks and processing flows for audio

Familiarity with audio test and measurement tools and techniques (i.e. Audio Precision)

Familiarity with professional audio production techniques and workflows for live sound reinforcement, studio recording, or cinema

Familiarity with audio acoustics pertaining to speakers and microphones

What Makes You Eligible

Be willing to travel up to 5% of the time. Includes both domestic and international travel.

Be willing to work in an office in the Richardson, TX metro area of the United States

Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment

What We Offer

Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location

Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)

Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University

Competitive wellness benefits

Tuition reimbursement

"Be Brilliant" employee recognition and rewards program

An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

Salary Ranges :

$ 120,750 - $ 177,100

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.