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General information

Location:
Ulm - Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
Additional Location:
Karlsbad - Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
Job Family:
Engineering
Worker Type Reference:
Regular - Permanent
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Career Level:
T4
Job ID:
R-52457-2026

Description & Requirements

About the Role

The HW System Integrator / HW Architect is a member of a global HW development team to realize telematics and connectivity functions in automotive IVI and telematics systems, which includes assessment of requirements and feasibility, definition of suitable concepts, implementation and verification.

She/he will be embedded in the Telematics Development Team inside the SBU Connectivity, reporting to the Team Leader HW Engineering/Product Development or/and to Director Hardware Engineering/Delivery.

What You Will Do

  • Technical assistance of HW Project Leader in responsible area
  • Support/perform of analysis, assessment and feasibility of customer requirements and special OEM specifications for RFC, RFI, RFQ and CRs, BOM estimates and calculation, effort estimation for telematics/connectivity functional blocks
  • Perform the analysis of cost-down measures to achieve HW BOM targets
  • Conception, preparation and conducting of system/HW designs, EDM projects, schematics and/or schematics integration of hardware applications and functional blocks/modules for Telematics/Connectivity Systems under consideration of:
    - new technologies, quality, cost, suitability for series
    - Hardware Development Process acc. Harman BMS and guidelines of SBU Hardware Development as well as close collaboration/alignment with System and SW Architecture and corresponding Experts/FO
  • Assistance/support of HW PM/PL in the provision of technical specifications, documentation and presentation material for Telematics/Connectivity function blocks and products
  • Support/Perform Requirement Engineering (Doors, DNG, ALM), Change Management, documentation, DFMEA, … under Harman Tools
  • Define, guide and/or conduct technical measurements (functional, performance, power on/off and quiescent current/S2R, EMC, thermal) for platform/product verification of telematics/connectivity function blocks including real customer use cases based on separated and combined wireless functions during engineering process
  • Assisting in preparation of the technical requirement specifications of purchased parts for Telematics/ Connectivity functional blocks and in the evaluation and selection of suitable supplier
  • Technical interface to involved domains, customer and component supplier
  • Global cooperation with other departments and other location as system design, Construction, Quality, Manufacturing, Procurement and Software during the development process

What You Need to Be Successful

  • Minimum of bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications or appropriate graduation)
  • Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in the HW development, verification and industrialization of In-vehicle Infotainment systems, telematics/connectivity system or other automotive ECUs of similar complexity level
  • Experience in analogue, digital and RF design
  • Expert knowledge of requirements inside the automotive area, especially for EMC
  • Experience with tools for schematic/layout realization and simulation (e.g. Mentor Graphics, SPICE, …) as well as Microsoft applications
  • Knowledge of defect management rules and tools (ticket-based systems, such as Jira or similar)
  • Strong verbal and written English skills
  • High level of creativity combined with solid analytical problem‑solving capabilities
  • Effective communication skills across technical and non‑technical stakeholders
  • Ability to articulate complex technical topics clearly and defend engineering decisions
  • Structured and target orientated working style as well as proven ability to collaborate within cross‑functional engineering teams

Bonus Points if You Have

  • Experience in the development of analogue, digital and RF designs, especially in wireless applications (e.g., mobile network technologies) and/or telematics systems
  • Experience in requirements management (e.g. DOORS, DNG, ALM) beneficial

What Makes You Eligible

  • Availability to work flexibly and on-demand both from the office and remotely.
  • Willingness to travel within German & international on demand (around 10-25%)

What We Offer

  • Access to employee discounts on world-class products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, and more)
  • 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

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About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology 
Ever since the 1920s, we’ve been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.  

Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today’s most sought-after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world’s ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners and each other. 

If you’re ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact, join our talent community today!  

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