HARMAN's Luxury Audio group consists of a portfolio of the most respected brands in the audio industry – Arcam, JBL Synthesis, Mark Levinson, Lexicon, and Revel. HARMAN Luxury Audio continues to set new standards of performance through advancements in design and the development of innovative audio technologies. In this role, you will be responsible for the design and design oversight of high-performance, high-quality audio components from concept through production. As a Senior Principal Hardwar... more details
HARMAN’s engineers and designers are creative, purposeful and agile. As part of this team, you’ll combine your technical expertise with innovative ideas to help drive cutting-edge solutions in the car, enterprise and connected ecosystem. Every day, you will push the boundaries of creative design, and HARMAN is committed to providing you with the opportunities, innovative technologies and resources to build a successful career.
A Career at HARMAN
As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do everyday.
About the Role
HARMAN's Luxury Audio group consists of a portfolio of the most respected brands in the audio industry – Arcam, JBL Synthesis, Mark Levinson, Lexicon, and Revel.
HARMAN Luxury Audio continues to set new standards of performance through advancements in design and the development of innovative audio technologies. In this role, you will be responsible for the design and design oversight of high-performance, high-quality audio components from concept through production.
As a Senior Principal Hardware Engineer within the Luxury Audio Engineering Group, you will be joining our team of world-class engineers who share an extraordinary passion for impeccable sound and dedication to raising the bar for high-end consumer audio. You will have a profound understanding of audio electronics and possess exceptional problem-solving abilities. This role will be pivotal in designing, developing, and refining cutting-edge audio equipment, ensuring that our products continue to lead the market in quality and performance.
Your Team
You will report to the Director, Engineering, Mark Levinson Brands and be part of a cross-functional team including industrial designers, mechanical engineers, software engineers and production teams.
What You Will Do
- Lead the design and development of advanced audio electronics for high-end 2 channel HiFi systems.
- Create detailed schematics and layouts for audio circuits, including amplifiers, preamplifiers, DACs, and power supplies.
- Conduct rigorous testing an optimization of electronic circuits to achieve superior audio performance and reliability.
- Oversee multiple projects from concept through to production ensuring milestones and deadlines and met.
- Prepare and present project reports, design reviews and technical documentation.
- Drive innovation in audio electronics by staying up to date with the latest technological advancements and industry trends.
- Ensure all designs meet stringent quality, compliance and performance standards.
- Mentor and provide technical; guidance to fellow engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
What You Need
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience in a related technical discipline.
- Minimum of 16 years’ experience working in high-performance consumer audio systems and the related competitive market.
- Extensive experience with analog and digital circuit design for audio applications.
- Proficiency in CAD software for schematic capture and PCB layout (Preferably Altium)
- Deep understanding of signal processing, audio measurement techniques and acoustic principles.
- Knowledge of high-resolution audio formats and streaming technologies
- Familiarity with regulatory compliance standards and certifications related to audio electroncs.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Attention to detail and a passion for achieving excellence in audio quality.
What is Nice to Have
- Active participation in the audio engineering community, with published papers or patents in the field.
- Experience using logic and circuit simulation and analysis tools.
- Experience with DSP programming and NXP processors, including Free RTOS
What Makes You Eligible
- Be willing to travel up to 10%, domestic and international travel.
- Be willing to work in an office in Northridge, CA or Cambridge, UK
- Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment.
What We Offer
- Competitive wellness benefits and 401K Retirement Savings plan.
- An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages career development opportunities.
- Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging work-life integration and collaboration in a global environment.
- Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University’s business and leadership academies and extensive course catalog.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- Access to employee discounts on world-class HARMAN products (JBL, Harman/Kardon, etc.).
- “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program.
HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. 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.
