Principal Engineer, Principal Engineer, Test Design & Test Development, LabVIEW, TestStand, VeriStand
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
About the Role
As a Principal test development engineer, you will contribute to the development of test systems for Harman products, including test rack commissioning for release, test rack operation for projects, test rack maintenance in technical and financial. Explore new test technologies/method based on local trend of market, especially for readiness for new technologies before test running of customer projects. Besides the test rack, you will also responsible for all test fixture and test harness to ensure the validation test can be performed compliance to ISO17025 requirements.
This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports, operating within a global and cross-functional environment, requiring strong coordination and influence across teams.
What You Will Do
- Test rack strategy in Test Vision System, modular simulation/design and build of test rack, test rack and re-usable modules digitization.
- Test rack manufacturing by internal/external resource, test rack SW development/deployment for all products, test rack commissioning and releasing.
- Work on operation of test rack in all phase of test running for success of customer projects execution.
- Keep all test rack in ready status for potential projects in physical, maintenance asset information according to upgrade plan.
- Manage all development activities to ensure the test fixture and test harness are ready on time.
- Cooperation with internal or external suppliers to manage the full life cycle of test instrumentation.
- Continuously partner with engineers in TTR global on HW/SW/Smart tools development to ensure that test requirements are met in different projects and products, fit for future.
What You Need to Be Successful
- 10+ years’ experience in designing and developing customized (non-standard) automated test systems within Automotive.
- Proficient in automotive communication protocols, including CAN, LIN, and Ethernet, with hands-on experience in development, debugging, and analysis.
- Solid understanding and practical experience in automotive digital audio technologies, such as SPDIF and A2B. Familiarity with broadcast and positioning systems, including AM, FM, DAB, and GNSS (e.g., GPS).
- Proficient in NI test platforms, including LabVIEW, TestStand, and VeriStand, with experience in test system development and integration. Experience with additional programming languages such as Python or C# is preferred.
- Hands-on experience in automotive ECU test, validation, and debugging.
- Strong project communication skills and good command of written and spoken English.
- Experience working in ISO 17025 accredited laboratory to manage the full life cycle validation instrumentation
Bonus Points if You Have
- Experience in database design and development (e.g., SQL-based systems).
- Experience in hardware electronic circuit design, analysis, and debugging.
- Experience in machine vision system development and image processing.
- Familiarity with or practical application of AI-assisted software development techniques.
What Makes You Eligible
- Very fluent of English in both written and oral.
- You are willing to travel, if necessary.
- Due to the nature of global infrastructure, you understand that flexibility in working hours is required.
What We Offer
- Flexible work environment,
- 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
- Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria
- “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.
Skills Required
- 10+ years designing and developing customized automated test systems within Automotive
- Proficiency with LabVIEW, TestStand, and VeriStand (NI test platforms)
- Proficient in automotive communication protocols: CAN, LIN, Ethernet (development, debugging, analysis)
- Practical experience with automotive digital audio technologies: SPDIF and A2B; familiarity with AM, FM, DAB, and GNSS/GPS
- Hands-on experience in automotive ECU test, validation, and debugging
- Experience working in ISO 17025 accredited laboratory managing full life cycle of validation instrumentation
- Strong project communication skills and excellent written and spoken English
- Experience with Python or C# for test system development
- Experience in database design and SQL-based systems
- Experience in hardware electronic circuit design, analysis, and debugging
- Experience in machine vision system development and image processing
- Familiarity with AI-assisted software development techniques
- Willingness to travel and flexibility in working hours
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!
