A Career at HARMAN
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Introduction: 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 experience
Combine ingenuity, in-depth research, and a spirit of collaboration with design and engineering excellence
Advance in-vehicle infotainment, safety, efficiency, and enjoyment
About the Role
The Principal Engineer provides technical and applications support of audio and noise management projects to automotive OEM customers. The position will be a subject matter expert towards the customer and internal Software and Requirement engineering. This role will report to the Sr. Director, Software Project Engineering, Car Audio.
Your Team
This position has no direct reports. The role works closely with other team members, including Solution Management, Software Program Managers, Software Project Leads, Acoustic Engineers, and Customer Program Managers to drive successful project delivery to meet timing, cost, and quality.
What You Will Do
Act as the first responder and primary technical contact for embedded system issues identified during development at the customer’s location, providing timely and hands-on support for complex system-level and integration challenges
Perform in-depth debugging and root cause analysis across software and hardware boundaries, leveraging strong C/C expertise and system-level understanding
Participate in and support audio system testing activities, including bench and vehicle-level verification at customer or third-party sites
Drive end-to-end issue resolution by working closely with internal development teams, clearly defining problem statements, and leading escalations to ensure timely closure
Participate in meetings within the local time zone, drive technical discussions with customers on requirements and specifications, and translate them into clear and actionable inputs for internal engineering teams
Communicate internal architecture solutions to customers in a clear, structured, and easily understandable manner
Provide tuning support to ASE and technical support to CPM within the local time zone, ensuring timely alignment and effective collaboration
Partner with Engineering, Product, and Customer Group teams to build strong, long-term technical relationships with customers, while maintaining awareness of customer needs and the competitive landscape in audio and embedded systems
What You Need To Be Successful
8 years’ experience in automotive electronic product development engineering (Audio industry preferred).
BSEE/BSCE in software, electrical engineering or related field
Experience with Qualcomm Hexagon DSP
Experience with Audio Weaver Audio Framework
Solid background with Digital Signal Processing, signal flow design, digital filtering etc.,
Proven consistent success in delivering over many product cycles, developing innovative/disruptive solutions.
Strong knowledge of audio/acoustic systems
Passion for Audio quality and performance
Skills Based Proficiencies
Strong proficiency in C/C language
Problem solving, organizational and analytical skills
Excellent written & verbal communication
Experience in audio related embedded SW development: audio driver (I2S/TDM), floating-point and fixed-point processing, audio framework, MIPS/MCPS optimization
Experience developing and debugging software in a real-time, embedded, multiprocessor, multi-interface environment
Experience with audio interfaces: TDM/I2S/A2B
Familiar with HW instruments like oscilloscope, AP, signal generators etc., and embedded debug tool like emulators, debuggers etc.
Familiarity with ASPICE traceability requirements
Experienced working with vehicle networking (CAN, MOST, etc) and diagnostics (UDS, KWP2000)
What Makes You Eligible
Be willing to travel up to 10% domestic and international
Be willing to work in the Novi, MI office (hybrid format)
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
Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria
An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.
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Salary Ranges:
$ 125,250 - $ 183,700
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.