Description & Requirements
About the Role
As the Senior Engineer, Acoustic Design, you will be part of a team developing the next generation of audio products. You will be responsible for performing design, optimization, and testing of headphones, microphone arrays, smart speakers, TVs, smartphones, and tablets. The use of current acoustic simulation software as well as acoustic testing hardware and software will be a large portion of your job activities.
Your Team
You will report directly to the Director, Engineering for Harman Embedded Audio (HEA).
What You Will Do
Participate in the design and development of new technology and products for Harman Embedded Audio (HEA) relying heavily on analytical modeling efforts.
Help determine the feasibility of new technology, ideas, and products proposed or ideated.
Optimize prototype and/or design parameters to maximize performance -- one objective being the reduction of the development cycle time.
Predict the performance of new or modified product prototypes -- prior to their fabrication and testing.
Help plan experiments to prove in, or troubleshoot, new or existing products.
Play a major role in the data analysis of measured results.
Plan a significant role in the ideation of new technology, or troubleshooting of existing manufactured products for HEA.
Be active in the creation of intellectual property for HEA.
Provide specialized applications engineering support, as needed, in conjunction with the HEA Sales Team and/or factories.
What You Need
Bachelor’s degree in acoustic, mechanical, or electrical engineering or related field, OR 8 years of experience in Acoustics engineering in place of a 4-year degree.
5 years of experience in Acoustics engineering or related field.
Experience with SoundCheck, HATS, and GRAS.
What is Nice to Have
Master’s Degree in Acoustics or related field.
Experience with headphone design and testing.
Experience with Smart IOT devices (acoustics, system architecture).
What Makes You Eligible
Be willing to travel up to 5% domestic and international travel.
Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment.
What We Offer
Access to employee discounts on world class HARMAN products (JBL, Harman/Kardon, etc.)
Opportunity to collaborate with talented teams across the world
An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages career development opportunities
Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging work-life integration
On-site opportunities to focus on personal well-being and development are provided by our Wellness Committee, Volunteer Committee, and Harman Women’s Network
Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University’s business and leadership academies and extensive course catalog.
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Pay is based on a wide range of factors, including, without limitation, skill set, experience, training, location, and business need. While the above range is a reasonable estimate of the wage range for this position, please note the disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographical differential associated with the location where the position may be filled.