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Location:
Northridge - California, USA
Job Family:
Engineering
Worker Type Reference:
Regular - Permanent
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Career Level:
T2
Job ID:
R-51861-2026

Description & Requirements

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Corporate

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Corporate, you are integral to our company’s award-winning success.

  • Enrich your managerial and organizational talents – from finance, quality, and supply chain to human resources, IT, sales, and strategy
  • Augment your comprehensive skillset with expert training across decision-making, change management, leadership, and business development
  • Obtain 360-degree support throughout your career life cycle, from early-stage to seasoned leader

About the Role

The Technologist (Research) is a highly hands-on role focused on data collection, prototype building, and acoustic measurements that enable the Experience Intelligence research pipeline. You will build rigs, run experiments, create demos, and produce clean, well-instrumented datasets that feed DSP/ML development and perceptual validation. In Year 1, success is measured by how much you accelerate productization: faster prototypes, faster measurement cycles, and higher quality data that shortens the loop from idea to product-ready evidence.

What You Will Do

  • Prototype Building & Demos: Assemble and maintain prototype systems (devices, sensors, audio routing, embedded platforms) and deliver reliable demos for stakeholders.
  • Data Collection: Execute structured data capture for ML and evaluation: consistent protocols, metadata discipline, storage/versioning, and QA checks.
  • Acoustic Measurements: Run repeatable acoustic measurement workflows (calibration, measurement templates, environment control) and maintain measurement integrity across campaigns.
  • Automation & Tools: Write scripts/tools (Python preferred) to automate measurement runs, post-processing, reporting, and dataset packaging.
  • Lab Operations & Readiness: Maintain lab equipment readiness, calibration records, test fixtures, and documentation so the team can reproduce results quickly.
  • Cross-Functional Support: Partner with DSP, ML, perceptual, connectivity, and test engineers to ensure experiments are instrumented correctly and data is usable.
  • AI Tools: Use AI-assisted tools to speed up scripting, troubleshooting, and documentation while keeping traceability and correctness.

What You Need to Be Successful

  • Education: BS in EE/ME/Acoustics/Physics/Computer Engineering (or equivalent practical experience).
  • Experience: 3+ years in an R&D lab, acoustic measurement environment, prototype engineering, or engineering technologist role.
  • Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with measurement equipment, calibration discipline, and data handling. Comfortable with basic audio/DSP concepts.
  • Programming: Ability to write and maintain scripts in Python (or similar) for automation and data processing.
  • Communication: Strong documentation habits and ability to communicate results/issues clearly to engineers and researchers.

Bonus Points if You Have

  • Experience with audio measurement systems (Audio Precision, SoundCheck, HATS rigs, microphone calibration workflows).
  • Familiarity with embedded device workflows (flashing, logging, ADB, basic Linux/RTOS concepts).
  • Experience supporting ML dataset creation (labeling workflows, privacy/consent discipline).
  • Comfort supporting connectivity-related experiments (Bluetooth/Wi‑Fi routing, latency measurements).

What Makes You Eligible

  • Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment (post-offer).

What We Offer

  • 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 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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Pay Transparency
$ 68,250 - $ 100,100

Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation are also available, such as bonuses or commission.

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.

Benefits
HARMAN is interested in the health and wellbeing of you and your family and offers a range of benefits designed to support your needs for holistic wellbeing. Benefits and perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with HARMAN, and may include paid vacation and holidays, paid sick leave, volunteer leave, and paid bonding and care giver leave. Employees may also be eligible to participate in comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, fertility support and adoption assistance, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan with employer match, short and long term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.

You Belong Here 
HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you – all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.  
 
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!  

Important Notice: Recruitment Scams
Please be aware that HARMAN recruiters will always communicate with you from an '@harman.com', ‘@careers.harman.com’ or ‘@harmanglobal.avature.net’ email address. We will never ask for payments, banking, credit card, personal financial information or access to your LinkedIn/email account during the screening, interview, or recruitment process. If you are asked for such information or receive communication from an email address not ending in one of the above email domains about a job with HARMAN, please cease communication immediately and report the incident to us through: harmancareers@harman.com.

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. HARMAN strives to hire the best qualified candidates and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse marketplaces and communities of our global colleagues and customers.  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. HARMAN attracts, hires, and develops employees based on merit, qualifications and job-related performance.(www.harman.com)