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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 the high-end, esteemed JBL brand
- Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development
- Creating cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience
Position Summary
The Acoustics Engineer is responsible for the design, development, tuning, and validation of professional loudspeaker systems. Working within cross-functional product development teams, this role contributes acoustic expertise throughout the product lifecycle, from concept through production launch. The engineer supports the achievement of performance, cost, reliability, manufacturability, and schedule objectives while helping maintain JBL Professional's reputation for acoustic excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, tune, and validate professional loudspeaker systems.
- Establish acoustic performance targets and support product requirements development.
- Perform acoustic simulation, measurement, analysis, and optimization.
- Design and evaluate loudspeaker enclosures, system alignments, and acoustic architectures.
- Support crossover development, DSP tuning, voicing, and system optimization.
- Collaborate with Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Test & Validation teams.
- Support prototype builds, design reviews, validation activities, and production readiness.
- Analyze technical issues and drive effective engineering solutions.
- Document designs, test results, and engineering recommendations.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of acoustic tools, methodologies, and development processes.
Qualifications Required
- Bachelor's degree in Acoustical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related technical discipline.
- 5–10 years of professional loudspeaker or electroacoustic product development experience.
- Strong understanding of loudspeaker acoustics, system design, measurements, and signal processing.
- Experience with acoustic simulation, measurement, and analysis tools.
- Experience developing products from concept through production.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
Qualifications Preferred
- Master's degree in Acoustics or a related engineering discipline.
- Experience with professional audio, installed sound, or touring sound products.
- Knowledge of DSP tuning, system optimization, and electroacoustic measurements.
- Experience with Klippel, SoundCheck, APx, LEAP, COMSOL, MATLAB, Vituix or similar engineering tools.
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes and product validation methods.
Success Measures
- Acoustic performance and sound quality of released products.
- On-time delivery of engineering commitments.
- Technical quality, accuracy, and completeness of engineering work.
- Effective collaboration across product development teams.
- Continuous improvement of engineering tools and methodologies.
What Makes You Eligible
- Willingness to travel 10% of the time
- Willingness to work in an office in Northridge, CA
- 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 for continuing education.
- “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program
- An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.
Salary Ranges:
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Acoustical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related technical discipline.
- 5-10 years of professional loudspeaker or electroacoustic product development experience.
- Strong understanding of loudspeaker acoustics, system design, measurements, and signal processing.
- Experience with acoustic simulation, measurement, and analysis tools.
- Experience developing products from concept through production.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Willingness to travel 10% of the time.
- Willingness to work in an office in Northridge, CA.
- Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment.
- Master's degree in Acoustics or a related engineering discipline.
- Experience with professional audio, installed sound, or touring sound products.
- Knowledge of DSP tuning, system optimization, and electroacoustic measurements.
- Experience with Klippel, SoundCheck, APx, LEAP, COMSOL, MATLAB, Vituix or similar engineering tools.
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes and product validation methods.
Harman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Harman and has not been reviewed or approved by Harman.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, often including medical, dental, and vision plans, with HSAs/FSAs and disability or life insurance also referenced. Wellbeing support such as EAP access and onsite occupational health services is also part of the package in some regions.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Lifestyle-oriented benefits include employee product discounts and region-specific perks like free fruit deliveries, Cycle to Work schemes, and meal coupons or allowances. Flexible schedules and work-from-home options are also part of the overall offering where roles and projects allow.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is repeatedly characterized as solid or market-aligned for many roles, with salary payments described as consistent and on time. Compensation is also tied to performance in some accounts, reinforcing a perception of basic fairness for a portion of employees.
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What We Do
Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, HARMAN (harman.com) designs and engineers connected products and solutions for automakers, consumers, and enterprises worldwide, including connected car systems, audio and visual products, enterprise automation solutions; and services supporting the Internet of Things. With leading brands including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon®, Mark Levinson® and Revel®, HARMAN is admired by audiophiles, musicians and the entertainment venues where they perform around the world. More than 50 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and connected car systems. Our software services power billions of mobile devices and systems that are connected, integrated and secure across all platforms, from work and home to car and mobile. HARMAN has a workforce of approximately 30,000 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. In March 2017, HARMAN became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. HARMAN offers a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation. Looking for a challenge where your experience is valued? Come see what you can achieve as a leader with HARMAN!
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