HARMANs engineers and designers are creative purposeful and agile. As part of this team youll 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 youll discover that at HARMAN you can grow make a difference and be proud of the work you do everyday.
Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Automotive
Were a global multi-disciplinary team thats 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
As Automotive Technical Lead in Intelligent Cockpit projects with highly experienced and hands-on Senior Technical engineer to lead and establish Model-in-the-Loop (MIL) Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test setups for our automotive software and system validation team. The ideal candidate will have deep domain expertise in embedded automotive systems model-based design and real-time simulation platforms like dSPACE NI or Vector. They will also be responsible for mentoring and upskilling a team of 20 engineers new to the domain.
What You Will Do
- Lead the design setup and validation of MIL SIL and HIL environments for ECU/software testing.
- Define test strategies frameworks and processes aligned with ASPICE and ISO 26262 standards.
- Build and maintain real-time simulation rigs using platforms such as dSPACE NI LabVIEW/VeriStand Vector VT/VTestStudio etc.
- Collaborate with software and hardware teams for end-to-end validation of ECUs (Powertrain ADAS Body Chassis Infotainment etc.).
- Mentor and train a 20-member team to build in-house capability on HIL MIL and SIL techniques.
- Interact with OEMs/Tier-1s on technical requirements reviews and delivery checkpoints.
- Prepare detailed documentation setup manuals test reports and knowledge base content.
- Stay updated with latest tools technologies and trends in virtual validation and simulation.
What You Need to Be Successful
- 1520 years of experience in automotive ECU/software validation and simulation.
- Strong hands-on experience with MIL SIL HIL setups across at least two major domains (e.g. Infotainment and ADAS).
- Proficiency with dSPACE NI or Vector HIL platforms.
- Expertise in MATLAB/Simulink model integration test automation (e.g. Automation Desk ECU-TEST or similar).
- Solid understanding of CAN LIN FlexRay UDS diagnostics and ECU communication protocols.
- Experience working with ISO 26262 ASPICE or similar safety/quality frameworks.
- Strong leadership mentoring and communication skills.
- Prior experience in building teams or training programs is highly preferred.
Bonus Points if You Have
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Electronics Electrical Automotive or related fields.
- Strong communication and presentation skills with proficiency in PowerPoint MS Office tools and professional communication platforms
- Familiarity with Android/Linux environments and market-standard test tools and techniques is a plus
- Open to use AI enabled technologies to improve throughput
What Makes You Eligible
- 5% travel might require
- Willingness to work in a HAR office located in Bengaluru India
- 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
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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 torace 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.
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