HARMAN International · 15 hours ago
Summer Intern – System Engineering
Novi, MI
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$21/hr - $38/hrHARMAN International is a global, multi-disciplinary team focused on innovative technology in automotive solutions. As a System Engineering Summer Intern, you will engage with Android and embedded software development while collaborating with engineers and project managers to enhance automotive features and launch cutting-edge products.
AudioConsumerConsumer ElectronicsDSPElectronicsManufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Learn to integrate peripheral devices like displays, cameras, GPS, and more. You’ll learn to develop drivers, manage I2C communication, and troubleshoot hardware interactions
Actively support defect triage. You’ll get hands on in-vehicle, analyze logs, and learn to use the 8D process
Own the development of Android features. You’ll develop apps, enhance frameworks, and expand the capabilities of our intelligent cockpit products
Actively support performance optimizations for our products. You will learn how to use kernel traces, boot charts, startup logs and more to make our products faster and more reliable
Support manufacturing related issues and validation. Learn how products get produced at scale and how to solve the kind of problems that come with a new product launch
Qualification
Required
Exposure to SW Development (Java, Kotlin, C, or C++). Be able to speak about past projects or learnings
A disposition to learn new skills and an interest in automotive development
An analytical mindset and willingness to do technical work
Good communication skills, be able to speak to technical and non-technical audiences
Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's Degree program at an accredited institution having completed your Sophomore year or later, taking at least one class in the semester/quarter before participation in the internship program, and returning to school for at least one semester upon completion of the internship program
Must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA
Be willing to work in an office in Novi, Michigan
Fluent in English
Able to provide your own housing and transportation to/from work
Must possess unrestricted work authorization
Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment
Must provide full work availability from May 18, 2026 through August 7, 2026 and be able to work 40 hours per week
Preferred
Experience with automotive development
Experience with Android, QNX, or Linux development/operating systems
If you have used ADB before, this job might be right for you
Experience with CAN, I2C, SPI, and/or UART
Experience developing with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or Ethernet
Skills with Python or other scripting languages
EE design skills – Read and create EE schematics
EE hands-on skills – soldering, hand tools, debugging
Benefits
Flexible work environment, allowing for hybrid work for positions/tasks that can be performed outside a HARMAN location
Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria
An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development
Paid sick leave and medical benefits
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.
Founded in 1980
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2016-11-14Acquired
1986-11-21IPO
Leadership Team
Darrin Shewchuk
Vice President, Public Affairs and Communications
Christian Sobottka
President and Chief Executive Officer at HARMAN International
Recent News
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