Hardware 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, Revel, Denon, and Bowers & Wilkins 

• 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 Hardware Engineer within the Audio Video & Control team, you will have the opportunity to work within the legendary BSS and AMX brands and join a highly motivated cross-functional team comprised of hardware engineers, mechanical engineers, and production teams as we create the next generation of networked Professional AV solutions.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, organized, and eager to excel, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, collaborate effectively, and provide technical support to engineers and cross-functional teams. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential. 

What You Will Do

• Work within a dedicated multi-disciplinary team to develop new product hardware for our next generation of networked AV signal processing solutions.

• Lead the full PCB development cycle in the creation of next generation Audio, Video, and Control Electronics Products. You will be performing schematic capture, SPICE simulations, and multi-layer layout design

• Develop test plans and conduct hardware testing of new board designs to deliver the performance, reliability, and precision trusted by professionals worldwide

• Collaborate closely with firmware, mechanical, and testing teams to define system interfaces, resolve cross-domain design trade-offs, and accelerate the overall product timeline.

What You Need

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience in a related technical discipline.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in mixed signal circuit design

• Ability to drive system-level hardware architecture decisions such as translating complex product requirements into actionable design choices

• Demonstrate proficiency with bench equipment including DMMs, logic analyzers, audio analyzers, and oscilloscopes to debug complex mixed-signal hardware and thoroughly evaluate design performance.

• Experience implementing and troubleshooting serial communication protocols, including I2C, SPI, I2S, and USB

What is Nice to Have

• Strong understanding of analog audio hardware design principles and digital audio hardware design including A/D and D/A.

• Familiarity with incorporating FPGAs, microprocessors, ASICs, and DSPs into complex hardware designs.

• Familiarity with various highspeed digital interfaces such as USB, ethernet, DDR3/4/5, MIPI, PCIe, HDMI, and more

• In-depth knowledge of audio measurement techniques and hands-on experience using Audio Precision analyzers to evaluate audio performance.

• Experience with EMC compliance and testing, including designing for low EMI and troubleshooting regulatory issues during product development.

• Experience developing, writing, and debugging automated test procedures using Python, C, or other scripting languages.

• Previous experience in the HiFi audio or Professional AV industry.

What Makes You Eligible

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

• Be willing to work in an office in Richardson, TX.

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

What You Can Expect

• A hybrid work environment that balances flexibility with in-person collaboration, with most office-based roles onsite three days a week.

• Access to employee discounts on HARMAN and Samsung products (including JBL, Harman / Kardon, AKG, and others)

• Learning and development opportunities through our award-winning HARMAN University programs

• Wellness benefits designed to support your overall well-being

• Tuition reimbursement support

• Access to the HARMAN campus fitness center and cafeteria, where available

• An inclusive and diverse work environment that supports both your professional and personal development

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Pay Transparency

$ 90,750 - $ 133,100

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 us.fitly.work . Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.