Principal Systems Engineer - Audio

HARMAN International • Richardson, TX

111d • $120,750 - $177,100

About The Position

As an Amplifier Systems Engineer at HARMAN, you will be responsible for defining the next generation of Harman’s professional audio power amplifiers. This position involves developing engineering requirements, specifications, and product architecture documentation, and is engaged in all steps of product development from concept to manufacturing release. Systems engineers act as subject matter experts with deep knowledge of audio systems, industry standards, and emerging technologies.

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Deep experience developing Class D high power audio amplifiers.
• Experience with analog audio and signal processing design.
• Experience authoring technical documentation for an engineering audience.
• Understanding of the steps required to take an electronics product from concept into production on time and at the desired cost.
• Familiarity with electronic design and simulation tools.
• Familiarity with issue tracking and collaboration tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
• Ability to effectively build relationships and motivate internal and external stakeholders globally.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, leadership, collaboration, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Experience with Jama Connect or other requirements tracking software.
• Experience developing designing power supplies of various topologies.
• Experience developing audio products for professional or consumer markets.
• Experience with DSP frameworks and processing flows for audio.
• Familiarity with audio test and measurement tools and techniques (i.e. Audio Precision).
• Familiarity with professional audio production techniques and workflows for live sound reinforcement, studio recording, or cinema.
• Familiarity with audio acoustics pertaining to speakers and microphones.

Responsibilities

• Develop system requirements, specifications, and architectures for professional audio amplifiers.
• Work closely with engineering design teams to implement products while meeting cost and performance requirements.
• Act as technical product owner through all development phases from inception to mass production.
• Collaborate with global product line managers (GPLM) to define product roadmaps which will fulfill business strategy, enable growth, and position products in a competitive market.
• Investigate and stay updated on emerging standards and technologies.
• Define testing strategy and lead effort to troubleshoot bugs and system-level issues on prototype builds.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees