Principal Engineer, Audio System Validation Specialist

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 every day.

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Automotive

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Automotive, we give you the keys to fast-track your career.

• Engineer audio systems and integrated technology platforms that augment the driving experience

• Combine ingenuity, in-depth research, and a spirit of collaboration with design and engineering excellence

• Advance in-vehicle infotainment, safety, efficiency, and enjoyment

About the Role

As an Audio System Validation Specialistyou are the technical authority forSystem Trust within a group that defines the future of technology for car audio. You bringhighly specialized expertise in DSP behavior, system architecture implications, and technical validation strategy. You leadcomplex root-cause investigations, definevalidation methodologies, andinfluence architectural decisionsto prevent integrity risks at scale.

You operateindependently across Domain and Cross Brand initiativesand act as amentorand technical escalation point within the team.

What You Will Do

• Define and evolve System Trust validation methodologiesand technical standards

• Leadresolution of complex, cross-domain DSP and system-level integrity issues

• Evaluate architectural decisionsfor potential performance and integrity risks

• Designscalable regression protection strategies and automation frameworks

• Interpret business and performance trade-offswhile protectingnon-negotiable integrity boundaries

• Mentor team membersin advanced DSP validation techniques and analytical reasoning

• Drive cross-functional collaborationto resolve systemic technical risks

• Act as technical authorityduring critical development and pre-release validation phases

What You Need to Be Successful

• Deep expertise (10+ years) in DSP algorithms, audio processing systems, and embedded performance constraints

• Academic backgroundwith a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Sound Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Signal Processing or equivalent

• Extensive experience diagnosingcomplex technical issues across software and system layers

• Strong understanding ofarchitectural trade-offs and scalability considerations

• Demonstrated ability tolead others in solving complex technical problems

• Experienceinfluencing cross-disciplinary teamsin technically challenging environments

• Ability tointerpret business drivers while maintaining integrity standards

Bonus Points if You Have

• Experience designinglarge-scale automated validation frameworks

• Background inreal-time embedded or automotive systems

• Experience working incross-brand or platform-based product organizations

• Exposure topsychoacoustic implications of system-level design decisions

• Experiencementoring or acting as technical lead in complex projects

• Validdriver's license

• Proficiency inon site native language

What Makes You Eligible

• Be willing to travel up to 10%, domestic and international travel

• Be willing to work in a hybrid office environment in our Novi, MI location, requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.

• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment

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 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

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HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace, 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.