Test Engineer

Description & Requirements

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle, you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.

• Contribute your talents to high-end, esteemed brands like JBL, Mark Levinson and Revel
• Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development
• Create pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience

About the Role

As a Senior Test Engineer, you will play a key role in validating the performance, reliability, and audio quality of next‑generation professional amplifier products. You will develop and execute advanced test methodologies, define test strategies, and lead efforts to ensure our products meet the highest standards expected in the professional audio industry. This role requires an experienced engineer who can dive in immediately – bringing hands‑on expertise in audio measurement, DSP signal analysis, and automated testing.

What You Will Do

• Develop, refine, and execute comprehensive test plans for professional audio amplifier subsystems, including gain structure, DSP blocks, limiters, EQ, compressors, filtering, delay algorithms, routing, and signal flow across complex architectures.
• Perform advanced audio measurements using industry‑standard tools (Audio Precision, NI, etc.) to characterize and validate amplifier performance under real‑world and stress-test conditions.
• Evaluate key audio metrics — THD+N, frequency response, SNR, latency, phase alignment, impulse response, dynamic range, distortion — ensuring products meet professional‑grade performance expectations.
• Interpret system requirements and review technical specifications to identify test strategies, risks, and validation needs for final products across global engineering teams.
• Design and implement automated test frameworks to validate firmware features, DSP configurations, and system‑level functionality for efficient, repeatable verification.
• Operate and maintain high‑end lab instrumentation, including AC line power supplies, digital oscilloscopes, Audio Precision analyzers, and network analyzers, ensuring accurate and reliable test results.
• Identify, document, and communicate defects across hardware, embedded firmware, and DSP algorithms, collaborating closely with cross‑disciplinary teams to drive timely resolution.
• Partner with global firmware, software, electrical, and mechanical engineering teams to accelerate development cycles and deliver high‑performance audio amplifier products with exceptional reliability and consistency.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering or a related field or equivalent experience.

• Minimum of 5 years of manual Hardware testing experience.
• High level of Electrical Engineering test skills including usage of various forms of test/measurement equipment.
• Able to work closely with design engineers to execute lab tests
• Ability to work in a team environment and meet project deadlines
• Must be comfortable working in a global, matrixed organization.

Bonus Points if You Have

• Scripting experience in Python or other programming languages (C, Java, C++, Labview, Teststand, etc.)

• Experience in consumer and professional audio and video.
• Experience testing and working with high power electronics, & high-speed digital hardware
• Familiar with hardware test automation tools
• Knowledge of audio specific test hardware such as Audio Precision & audio networking protocols (Dante, AES67).

What Makes You Eligible

• Be willing to travel up to 5% of the time domestically and internationally.
• Be willing to work in an office in Richardson, TX.

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

What We Offer

• 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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Pay Transparency

$ 78,750 - $ 115,500

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.

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!

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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.  

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.() 

HARMAN is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at  View email address on jobsearch.harman.com . Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.