HARMAN International · 9 hours ago
Principal Hardware Engineer
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
8+ years expHARMAN International is a leader in the audio industry with a portfolio of respected brands. The Principal Hardware Engineer will be responsible for designing high-performance audio components and ensuring their quality and compliance, while collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team.
AudioConsumerConsumer ElectronicsDSPElectronicsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Work within a small multi-disciplinary team to develop new product hardware for luxury audio amplifiers and components
Understand schematics and work to ensure proper system design and function
Develop test plans and conduct rigorous hardware testing of platforms to ensure a luxury-class user experience, superior audio performance, and reliability
Prepare and present project reports, design reviews, and technical documentation
Drive innovation in audio system design by staying up to date with the latest technological advancements and industry trends
Ensure all designs meet stringent quality, compliance, and performance standards
Bring your attention to detail and a passion for achieving excellence in audio quality
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience in a related technical discipline
Minimum of 8 years of experience working in system-level development of high-performance consumer audio systems
Previous experience working on discrete analog electronics
Understanding of analog audio hardware design principles and digital audio hardware design including A/D and D/A
PCB design using Altium and the ability to carry out detailed design reviews of the PCB and schematic. PCB best design practices for EMC and noise
Debug hardware using test equipment
In-depth knowledge of audio measurement techniques
Preferred
Experience with serial communication protocols including RS-232, I2C, SPI, I2S, and USB
Knowledge of high-resolution audio formats, streaming technologies, and audio compression techniques
Familiarity with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Internet protocols (TCP/IP)
Circuit simulation, LTSpice and/or PSpice
EMC compliance and testing experience
Experience developing, writing, and debugging automated test procedures (Python, Audio Precision Basic, C#, NI Labview/TestStand)
Previous experience in the HiFi audio industry
Benefits
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.
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
H1B Sponsorship
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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
2026-01-05
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