Summer Intern – Software Engineering, Architecture & Requirements

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 every day.

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 an Architecture & Requirements Summer Intern you will support the development of system and software architecture and requirements artifacts for complex cross-functional engineering initiatives. This individual contributor role provides hands-on exposure to real-world architecture practices spanning modern software platforms such as Android Linux and real-time embedded systems. You will also gain exposure to vehicle architectures in-vehicle networking and engineering considerations related to functional safety and addition you will contribute to the development of AI-assisted tooling and automation to improve how architecture and requirements work is this role you will report to a manager within the Architecture & Requirements organization.

What You Will Do

• Support the development and refinement of system software and stakeholder requirements across complex embedded and software-intensive systems.
• Assist with the creation of system and software architecture artifacts such as diagrams functional decompositions and interface definitions.
• Gain exposure to software architecture spanning modern platforms including Android Linux and real-time embedded environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software hardware safety cybersecurity quality and product to support technical alignment.
• Participate in architecture and requirements reviews technical discussions and design walkthroughs.
• Contribute to documentation and artifact management using tools such as Confluence Jira SharePoint and SysML/UML modeling tools.
• Support analysis related to vehicle architectures and in-vehicle networking concepts.
• Assist with identifying gaps inconsistencies or improvement opportunities in architecture and requirements artifacts.
• Help design and prototype AI-assisted tooling to improve workflows such as requirements quality traceability documentation generation and artifact analysis.
• Develop lightweight proofs of concept (scripts workflows automation or prototypes) to support process and tooling improvement.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Completed coursework in Computer Science Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Systems Engineering or a related technical field.
• Interest in system and software architecture embedded systems or large-scale software platforms.
• Basic understanding of software development concepts and system design principles.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to organize complex information and produce clear written documentation.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn about topics such as Android Linux real-time systems vehicle architectures functional safety and cybersecurity.
• Interest in applying AI or automation to improve engineering productivity.

Bonus Points if You Have

• Completed coursework or projects involving embedded systems operating systems computer architecture or distributed systems.
• Exposure to automotive or mobility topics such as vehicle architectures in-vehicle networking ADAS infotainment or software-defined vehicles.
• Familiarity with concepts related to functional safety (i.e. ISO 26262) or cybersecurity.
• Exposure to UML SysML or requirements engineering practices.
• Experience using tools such as Confluence Git or modeling tools like Enterprise Architect.
• Experience experimenting with AI tools large language models automation workflows or building prototypes.

What Makes You Eligible

• Must be currently enrolled in a related Bachelors Degree program or higher at an accredited institution having completed your Sophomore year or later taking at least one class in the semester/quarter before participation in the internship program and returning to school for at least one semester upon completion of the internship program
• Must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA
• Be willing to work in an office in Novi Michigan.
• Be willing to work remotely
• Able to provide your own housing and transportation to/from work.
• Must possess unrestricted work authorization.
• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment
• Must provide full work availability from May 18 2026 through August 7 2026 and be able to work 40 hours per week

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment allowing for hybrid work for positions/tasks that can be performed outside a HARMAN 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
• Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

Pay Transparency

Freshman: $21.00
Sophomore: $23.00
Junior: $25.00
Senior: $27.00
Master: $32.00
Doct: $38.00

Dependent on the internship offered pay is based on factors including without limitation the applicants level of education and business need.

Benefits

HARMAN is interested in your health and wellbeing and offers benefits designed to support your wellbeing. Benefits and perks may vary depending on the nature of your relationship with HARMAN and may include paid sick leave and medical benefits.

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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.