Engineer, New Technology & Innovation Engineering, Consumer 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 youll discover that at HARMAN you can grow make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Audio Engineer to join the Consumer Audio Engineering ALab team in Northridge California. ALab is a new technology development group focused on researching prototyping and enabling nextgeneration audio technologies for future consumer products.

This role emphasizes audio DSP systemlevel audio development and applied acoustics with handson involvement in earlystage technology exploration and innovation. The ideal candidate is technically curious eager to learn and motivated to grow across multiple audio disciplines while contributing to advanced consumer audio solutions.

What You Will Do

• Develop prototype and optimize audio DSP algorithms for nextgeneration consumer audio products.
• Explore and evaluate new audio technologies supporting proofofconcept development and early platform enablement.
• Contribute to systemlevel audio design including algorithm integration tuning strategies and performance evaluation.
• Collaborate closely with crossfunctional teams including DSP hardware software acoustics and product engineering.
• Apply audio technologies to consumer electronics products such as headphones speakers soundbars and smart audio devices.
• Perform objective acoustic and electrical measurements as well as subjective listening evaluations.
• Document algorithms experimental results system designs and technical recommendations.
• Track emerging trends in audio DSP acoustics and AIenabled audio processing and assess applicability to future products.
• Work with global teams and external partners to support technology transition toward productization.

What You Need (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelors degree (BS) in Electrical Engineering Computer Science Computer Engineering or a related discipline is required. Masters degree (MS) is a plus and valued for advanced research or algorithm development.
• Handson development experience with consumer electronics audio products such as headphones speakers soundbars or similar devices (required).
• Strong fundamentals in audio signal processing audio systems or acoustics.
• Proficiency in C/C and experience with DSP or embedded audio software development.
• Experience using audio measurement analysis or tuning tools (e.g. MATLAB Audio Precision SoundCheck or equivalent).
• Strong analytical problemsolving and debugging skills.
• Selfmotivated with a demonstrated willingness to learn grow and expand technical depth.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills in English.

Preferred / Nice to Have

• Technology concentration or deeper experience in DSP or Acoustics (preferred but not limiting).
• Experience with headphonerelated audio technologies (ANC call processing EQ spatial audio etc.).
• Familiarity with Bluetooth audio platforms or embedded DSP architectures.
• AI / machine learning knowledge or handson experience particularly as applied to audio or signal processing (a plus).
• Experience working with global engineering teams suppliers or external development partners.

What Makes You Eligible

• Willingness to travel up to 20% annually.
• Willingness to work from the Northridge California office as part of a collaborative engineering team.
• Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work in a new technology development lab shaping the future of consumer audio.
• Exposure to advanced DSP audio systems and AIdriven audio technologies.
• A collaborative innovationfocused engineering culture.
• Professional development opportunities and competitive compensation.
• 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

• About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology

  Ever since the 1920s weve been amplifying the sense of sound. Today that legacy endures with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter safer and more connected.

  Across automotive lifestyle and digital transformation solutions we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature todays most sought-after performers while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the worlds ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands such as JBL Mark Levinson and Revel we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers our partners and each other.

  If youre ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact join our talent community today!

  HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or Protected Veterans status. HARMAN offers a great work environment challenging career opportunities professional training and competitive compensation. ()

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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.