Principal Engineer, Audio System Validation Specialist

HARMAN International • Novi, MI

3d • $125,250 - $183,700 • Hybrid

About The Position

As an Audio System Validation Specialist, you are the technical authority for System Trust within a group that defines the future of technology for car audio. You'll lead complex root-cause investigations, set and evolve validation methodologies, and influence architectural decisions to prevent integrity risks at scale. Working independently across Domain and Cross Brand initiatives, you'll mentor others and serve as the technical escalation point during critical phases.

Requirements

• Deep expertise (10+ years) in DSP algorithms, audio processing systems, and embedded performance constraints
• Academic background with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Sound Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Signal Processing or equivalent
• Extensive experience diagnosing complex technical issues across software and system layers
• Strong understanding of architectural trade-offs and scalability considerations
• Demonstrated ability to lead others in solving complex technical problems
• Experience influencing cross-disciplinary teams in technically challenging environments
• Ability to interpret business drivers while maintaining integrity standards

Nice To Haves

• Experience designing large-scale automated validation frameworks
• Background in real-time embedded or automotive systems
• Experience working in cross-brand or platform-based product organizations
• Exposure to psychoacoustic implications of system-level design decisions
• Experience mentoring or acting as technical lead in complex projects
• Valid driver's license
• Proficiency in on site native language

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve System Trust validation methodologies and technical standards
• Lead resolution of complex, cross-domain DSP and system-level integrity issues
• Evaluate architectural decisions for potential performance and integrity risks
• Design scalable regression protection strategies and automation frameworks
• Interpret business and performance trade-offs while protecting non-negotiable integrity boundaries
• Mentor team members in advanced DSP validation techniques and analytical reasoning
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to resolve systemic technical risks
• Act as technical authority during critical development and pre-release validation phases

Benefits

• 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
• A hybrid work environment that balances flexibility with in-person collaboration, with most office-based roles onsite three days a week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal