HW ENGINEER - High-Speed, RF & EMC Focus

HARMAN’s engineers and designers are creative, purposeful and agile. As part of this team, you’ll combine your technical expertise with innovative ideas to help drive cutting-edge solutions in the car, enterprise and connected ecosystem. Every day, you will push the boundaries of creative design, and HARMAN is committed to providing you with the opportunities, innovative technologies and resources to build a successful career.

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 everyday.

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

What You’ll Be Part Of

As a Hardware Engineer, you will contribute to the design, development, and verification (pre-validation) of automotive electronic hardware with a focus on high-speed digital interfaces, RF integration, signal integrity, and EMC, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver robust and compliant products.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Design electronic schematics and support multi-layer PCB layout development for automotive applications.
• Support the integration of high-speed interfaces (USB, Automotive Ethernet, video) and RF technologies (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GNSS) following industry and chipset design guidelines.
• Apply signal integrity, power integrity, and EMC design principles throughout schematic and PCB development.
• Analyze EMC requirements, perform simulations and risk assessments, and support EMC concept development.
• Set up, execute, and evaluate hardware verification and EMC tests using laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and near-field probes, EMC chamber.
• Perform root-cause analysis of hardware and EMC issues and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with hardware, mechanical, system, and validation engineers to resolve technical challenges.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, including BOMs, test reports, design reviews, FMEAs, and release documentation.

What Makes You A Strong Fit

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of hands-on experience in electronic hardware development; automotive experience is a plus.
• Understanding of high-speed digital and RF design concepts, including controlled impedance, differential pairs, transmission lines, antenna integration, and wireless technologies.
• Basic knowledge of EMC principles and automotive EMC standards (e.g., CISPR 25).
• Experience with professional ECAD tools such as Siemens/Mentor Xpedition, Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, or OrCAD.
• Familiarity with simulation tools such as SPICE and electromagnetic field solvers (e.g., ANSYS HFSS).
• Ability to read, analyze, and troubleshoot electronic schematics and PCB layouts.
• Good communication skills in English

Bonus Points if You Have

• Simulation Tools: Spice, 3D solver alike (i.e. ANSYS HFSS)
• Knowledge of automotive communication interfaces (CAN, LIN, Ethernet, USB, SPI, I²C)
• Understanding of EMC fundamentals and automotive EMC standards (e.g. CISPR 25, ISO 11452, ISO 7637, IEC 61000‑x)

Things To Know

• Willingness to work in a hybrid environment
• Willingness to travel occasionally depending on project needs

What We Offer

• ‌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 world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
• Competitive wellness benefits
• “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 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.