Principal Engineer, Acoustics

HARMAN’s engineers and designers are creative, purposeful and agile. As part of this team, you’ll combine your technical expertise with innovative ideas to help drive cutting-edge solutions in the car, enterprise and connected ecosystem. Every day, you will push the boundaries of creative design, and HARMAN is committed to providing you with the opportunities, innovative technologies and resources to build a successful career.

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, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do everyday.

A Career at HARMAN Automotive

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Automotive, we give you the keys to fast-track your career.

• Engineer audio systems and integrated technology platforms that augment the driving experience

• Combine ingenuity, in-depth research, and a spirit of collaboration with design and engineering excellence

• Advance in-vehicle infotainment, safety, efficiency, and enjoyment

About the Role

Principal Acoustic Systems Engineer will design, develop and tune new audio systems into cars.  The role will leverage Harman's brand and technology leadership in order to create the best automotive audio systems in the world

What You Will Do

• Design and tune audio systems for the automotive environment

• Investigate new audio related technologies and best practices

• Research and create novel solutions to issues in acoustic systems for the automotive environment

• Develop and document worldwide acoustic systems tools and best practices

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Acoustics is required. Master’s Degree in Engineering preferred

• 8+ years of experience in an audio related field is required; 7+ years of experience is strongly preferred

• Specific experience required in 3 or more of the following fields:  acoustical engineering, transducer engineering, digital signal processing, amplifier engineering, psycho-acoustics and recording arts

• Knowledge of Matlab, C, C++, algorithm development and programming is preferred

• Detailed knowledge of acoustic theory, sound reproduction and sound system tuning is strongly preferred

Bonus Points if You Have

• Passion for acoustics and/or sound recording/reproduction

• Musical background (performing, teaching, producing, hobby, enjoy concerts, etc)

• Flexibility in a challenging and very rewarding work environment

What Makes You Eligible

• Be willing to travel up to 30%, domestic and international travel

• Be willing to work in an office in Suzhou

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment.

• Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.).

• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University.

• Competitive wellness benefits.

• Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria.

• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program.

• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, 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.