Hardware Engineer, Electronics
About The Position
HARMAN Lifestyle is hiring a Hardware Engineer for its Audio Video & Control team, working with the BSS and AMX brands to develop next-generation networked professional AV solutions. The role involves collaborating with hardware and mechanical engineers and production teams in a cross-functional environment. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, organized, able to manage multiple priorities, and communicates effectively while providing technical support to engineers and other teams. The engineer will develop hardware for networked AV signal-processing products and lead the complete PCB development cycle, including schematic capture, SPICE simulations, and multilayer layout design. The position also includes creating test plans and testing board designs, as well as working with firmware, mechanical, and testing teams to define system interfaces, resolve design trade-offs, and support product timelines. The position is based in an office in Richardson, Texas, and requires willingness to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally. Employment is regular and permanent. Candidates must successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience in a related technical discipline.
- At least 5 years of experience working in mixed-signal circuit design.
- Ability to drive system-level hardware architecture decisions and translate complex product requirements into actionable design choices.
- Proficiency with bench equipment, including DMMs, logic analyzers, audio analyzers, and oscilloscopes, to debug mixed-signal hardware and evaluate design performance.
- Experience implementing and troubleshooting serial communication protocols, including I2C, SPI, I2S, and USB.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Willingness to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally.
- Willingness to work in an office in Richardson, Texas.
- Successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Strong understanding of analog audio hardware design principles and digital audio hardware design, including A/D and D/A.
- Familiarity with incorporating FPGAs, microprocessors, ASICs, and DSPs into complex hardware designs.
- Familiarity with high-speed digital interfaces such as USB, Ethernet, DDR3/4/5, MIPI, PCIe, and HDMI.
- In-depth knowledge of audio measurement techniques and hands-on experience using Audio Precision analyzers to evaluate audio performance.
- Experience with EMC compliance and testing, including designing for low EMI and troubleshooting regulatory issues during product development.
- Experience developing, writing, and debugging automated test procedures using Python, C, or other scripting languages.
- Previous experience in the HiFi audio or Professional AV industry.
Responsibilities
- Work with a multidisciplinary team to develop hardware for next-generation networked AV signal-processing solutions.
- Lead the full PCB development cycle, including schematic capture, SPICE simulations, and multilayer layout design.
- Develop test plans and conduct hardware testing of new board designs to evaluate performance, reliability, and precision.
- Collaborate with firmware, mechanical, and testing teams to define system interfaces, resolve cross-domain design trade-offs, and accelerate product timelines.
- Provide technical support to engineers and cross-functional teams.
Benefits
- Employee discounts on HARMAN and Samsung products, including JBL, Harman/Kardon, and AKG.
- Learning and development opportunities through HARMAN University programs.
- Wellness benefits.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Access to the HARMAN campus fitness center and cafeteria, where available.
- Paid vacation and holidays, paid sick leave, volunteer leave, and paid bonding and caregiver leave may be offered.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans may be available.
- Fertility support and adoption assistance may be available.
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts may be available.
- Retirement savings plan with employer match may be available.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage and life insurance may be available.
- Bonuses or commission may be available depending on the position offered.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
