HARMAN International · 3 months ago
Principal Engineer, Systems - Acoustics
Northridge - California, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$130K/yr - $190K/yr
6+ years expHARMAN International is a technology leader focused on innovation and teamwork, seeking a Principal Engineer in Systems - Acoustics to join their Professional Loudspeaker Systems Engineering department. The role involves delivering new products to market, performing electro-acoustic analysis and design, and mentoring other engineers while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
AudioConsumerConsumer ElectronicsDSPElectronicsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Understand new product proposals from the product manager, evaluate the feasibility with the engineering team
Create and maintain product requirements specification and design architecture
Take full responsibility for engineering new products and product families
Develop creative acoustic designs, simulate initial concepts create prototypes and demonstrate product feasibility
Pivot between the product manager, project manager and engineering team, to resolve engineering and project timing issues
Being the acoustic specialist in the project team
Mentor other engineers and technicians
Qualification
Required
Relevant Bachelor's degree: Acoustics, Physic, Mechanical, Electrical or equivalent
Minimum of 6 years' experience in loudspeaker systems design
Thorough understanding of fundamental acoustic engineering principles
Experience in using simulation software (COMSOL, SolidWorks)
Experience in using test and measurement equipment (e.g. Klippel R&D environment, Listen SoundCheck, EASRA, or similar)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience working within and guiding interdisciplinary teams
Preferred
Relevant Masters or PhD degree
Understanding of manufacturing processes and quality control
List of achievements that includes granted patents and technical publications
Experience in software in Matlab / Python or similar
Benefits
A flexible work environment, primarily onsite, with remote work as needed.
Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
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
Company
HARMAN International
Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, HARMAN (harman.com) designs and engineers connected products and solutions for automakers, consumers, and enterprises worldwide, including connected car systems, audio and visual products, enterprise automation solutions; and services supporting the Internet of Things.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2016-11-14Acquired
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Leadership Team
Darrin Shewchuk
Vice President, Public Affairs and Communications
Christian Sobottka
President and Chief Executive Officer at HARMAN International
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