Summer Intern - Systems Engineering

HARMAN International

3d•$21 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

Audio is your passion, and with Harman’s Automotive solutions you will shape the ideas of tomorrow’s automotive industry. In this role, you will help create the future of audio end-user experiences. With vehicle level knowledge and technical audio expertise, you will be a key contributor to the system integration of Harmans future automotive experiences. As a system integration engineer for in-vehicle proof of concepts, you will be working closely with acoustic leads and electrical engineers, in planning and documenting hardware and software integration for proof of concepts. As part of this you will be a stakeholder supporting the fabrication team during the physical in-vehicle installations, system bring-up, software and system bench testing.

Requirements

Understanding of power distribution circuits, EMI, thermal design, rack layout, ground scheme, electrical design (noise, ESD, etc) for both analog and digital system.
Understanding of audio system integration, high-speed networking, sensor, and audio measurement specifications.
Knowledge of audio system componentry and design methodology
Technical leadership skills and the ability to motivate and inspire people.
Structured and analytical thinking as well as ability to think outside the box.
Ability to create instructions and specifications that guides the engineering and fabrication teams to create the optimum in-vehicle system components installations.
Creative and innovative problem solver and ability to adapt to dynamically adapt focus.
Quick grasp and ability to quickly get used to new topics as well as a high degree of flexibility.
Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's Degree program 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.
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

Nice To Haves

Experience in executing R&D and innovation projects.
Experience in audio electronics engineering within the field of automotive
Passion for automotive experiences and technologies
Background and skills within multiple of the following areas: audio concepts, power distribution, functional safety, vehicle-level system dimensioning and partitioning

Responsibilities

Produce wring diagrams for systems, concepts, and prototypes.
Bring up system bench for audio and UI component testing.
Test and verify system lighting integration.
Document project and system architecture
Create HW & SW integration plans for concept builds and prototypes.
Work together with internal and external partners from Audio, Software, Lighting, and Innovation teams
Take part in the audio design and incubation of innovative vehicle networking, gateway, and technology concepts.
Own and drive the physical in-vehicle system integration for Harman Automotive products, based on defined architectures and strategies.
Support the fabrication team in the hands-on in-vehicle system integration and vehicle build.

Benefits

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

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