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Principal Hardware EngineerHARMAN • Los Angeles, CA, United States
Principal Hardware Engineer

Principal Hardware Engineer

HARMAN • Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Description & Requirements

About the Role

HARMAN's Luxury Audio group comprises a portfolio of the most respected brands in the audio industry - Arcam, JBL Synthesis, Mark Levinson, and Revel.

HARMAN Luxury Audio continues to set new performance standards 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 Principal Hardware Engineer within the Luxury Audio Engineering Group , you will have the opportunity to work within the legendary Mark Levinson brand and join a team of world-class engineers. Mark Levinson's audio circuit designs are fully discrete with no integrated circuits in the audio path ensuring the highest level of audio performance. Mark Levinson utilizes true luxury-class design and engineering that delivers amplifiers and audio components for the refined cost-no-object HiFi enthusiast. Take a look at our latest line of high end audio products . Help us shape what's next.

Your Team

You will report to the Director, of Engineering, Mark Levinson, and be part of a cross-functional team including industrial designers, hardware engineers, mechanical engineers, software engineers, and production teams.

What You Will Do

  • 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.

What You Need

  • 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.
  • What is Nice to Have

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
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    Pay Transparency

    $ 129,750 - $ 190,300

    Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation are also available, such as bonuses or commission.

    Pay is based on a wide range of factors, including, without limitation, skill set, experience, training, location, and business need. While the above range is a reasonable estimate of the wage range for this position, please note the disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographical differential associated with the location where the position may be filled.

    Benefits

    HARMAN is interested in the health and wellbeing of you and your family and offers a range of benefits designed to support your needs for holistic wellbeing. Benefits and perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with HARMAN, and may include paid vacation and holidays, paid sick leave, volunteer leave, and paid bonding and care giver leave. Employees may also be eligible to participate in comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, fertility support and adoption assistance, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan with employer match, short and long term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.

    You Belong Here

    HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you - all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.

    About HARMAN : Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology

    Ever since the 1920s, we've been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.

    Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today's most sought-after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world's ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners and each other.

    If you're ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact, join our talent community today!

    Important Notice : Recruitment Scams

    Please be aware that HARMAN recruiters will always communicate with you from an '@harman.com' email address. We will never ask for payments, banking, credit card, personal financial information or access to your LinkedIn / email account during the screening, interview, or recruitment process. If you are asked for such information or receive communication from an email address not ending in '@harman.com' about a job with HARMAN, please cease communication immediately and report the incident to us through : harmancareers@harman.com.

    HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. HARMAN strives to hire the best qualified candidates and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse marketplaces and communities of our global colleagues and customers. 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.HARMAN attracts, hires, and develops employees based on merit, qualifications and job-related performance.( www.harman.com )

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