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General information

Location:
Northridge - California, USA
Job Family:
Engineering
Worker Type Reference:
Regular - Permanent
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
JOB ID:
R-37977-2024

Description & Requirements

About the Role

As the Senior Engineer, Acoustic Design, you will be part of a team developing the next generation of audio products. You will be responsible for performing design, optimization, and testing of headphones, microphone arrays, smart speakers, TVs, smartphones, and tablets.  The use of current acoustic simulation software as well as acoustic testing hardware and software will be a large portion of your job activities.


Your Team

You will report directly to the Director, Engineering for Harman Embedded Audio (HEA).


What You Will Do

  • Participate in the design and development of new technology and products for Harman Embedded Audio (HEA) relying heavily on analytical modeling efforts.

  • Help determine the feasibility of new technology, ideas, and products proposed or ideated.

  • Optimize prototype and/or design parameters to maximize performance -- one objective being the reduction of the development cycle time.

  • Predict the performance of new or modified product prototypes -- prior to their fabrication and testing.

  • Help plan experiments to prove in, or troubleshoot, new or existing products.

  • Play a major role in the data analysis of measured results.

  • Plan a significant role in the ideation of new technology, or troubleshooting of existing manufactured products for HEA.

  • Be active in the creation of intellectual property for HEA.

  • Provide specialized applications engineering support, as needed, in conjunction with the HEA Sales Team and/or factories.

What You Need

  • Bachelor’s degree in acoustic, mechanical, or electrical engineering or related field, OR 8 years of experience in Acoustics engineering in place of a 4-year degree.

  • 5 years of experience in Acoustics engineering or related field.

  • Experience with SoundCheck, HATS, and GRAS.

What is Nice to Have

  • Master’s Degree in Acoustics or related field.

  • Experience with headphone design and testing.

  • Experience with Smart IOT devices (acoustics, system architecture).

What Makes You Eligible

  • Be willing to travel up to 5% domestic and international travel.

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

What We Offer

  • Access to employee discounts on world class HARMAN products (JBL, Harman/Kardon, etc.)

  • Opportunity to collaborate with talented teams across the world

  • An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages career development opportunities

  • Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging work-life integration

  • On-site opportunities to focus on personal well-being and development are provided by our Wellness Committee, Volunteer Committee, and Harman Women’s Network

  • Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University’s business and leadership academies and extensive course catalog.

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Pay Transparency
USD 83,250 - USD 122,100

Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation are also available, such as bonuses or commission.

Pay is based on a wide range of factors, including, without limitation, skill set, experience, training, location, and business need. While the above range is a reasonable estimate of the wage range for this position, please note the disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographical differential associated with the location where the position may be filled.

Benefits
HARMAN is interested in the health and wellbeing of you and your family and offers a range of benefits designed to support your needs for holistic wellbeing. Benefits and perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with HARMAN, and may include paid vacation and holidays, paid sick leave, volunteer leave, and paid bonding and care giver leave. Employees may also be eligible to participate in comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, fertility support and adoption assistance, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan with employer match, short and long term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.


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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.