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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
About the Role
Harman and JBL technical and market leadership is driven by the best loudspeaker systems technology in the world. This is an opportunity to join an elite team to develop the next generation of world-class sound products.
JBL professional is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to help shape the next generation of world‑class professional loudspeakers. In this role, you won’t just design products, you’ll define the sound and performance standards for an entire product family, taking concepts from the earliest sketch all the way through mass production.
You'll work alongside a team of elite engineers, industrial designers, and product innovators who share a passion for delivering exceptional audio experiences. If you love creating loudspeaker systems that push boundaries in sound performance, reliability, and design, this is your next home.
What You Will Do
Drive the engineering vision for new JBL Professional loudspeakers from concept through launch.
Evaluate new product proposals and collaborate with product management on feasibility, scope, and design direction.
Own, create and maintain product requirements specification and design architecture.
Create innovative acoustic designs, run simulations, prototype, and demonstrate feasibility to stakeholders.
Serve as the acoustic authority for the project, guiding interdisciplinary teams through engineering tradeoffs.
Work cross‑functionally with the global engineering team and project management to keep technical milestones on track and resolve challenges proactively.
Act as the acoustic specialist for research, new technologies, and platform projects.
Mentor and support other engineers and technicians, helping elevate engineering excellence across the team.
What You Need to Be Successful
Bachelor’s degree in Acoustics, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field or experience.
6+ years of experience designing loudspeaker systems or advanced acoustic devices.
Deep expertise of acoustic engineering fundamentals, transducer behavior, and system‑level design.
Hands‑on experience with simulation tools such as COMSOL or SolidWorks.
Proficiency with acoustic measurement systems: Klippel R&D, Listen SoundCheck, EASRA, or equivalent.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to clearly articulate complex engineering concepts.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Bonus Points if You Have
Master’s or PhD in relevant engineering discipline.
Experience bringing products from concept to high volume manufacturing.
Patents or peer reviewed technical publications.
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 Acoustics, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- 6+ years of experience designing loudspeaker systems or advanced acoustic devices
- Deep expertise of acoustic engineering fundamentals, transducer behavior, and system-level design
- Hands-on experience with simulation tools such as COMSOL or SolidWorks
- Proficiency with acoustic measurement systems: Klippel R&D, Listen SoundCheck, EASRA, or equivalent
- Excellent communication skills, including articulating complex engineering concepts
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams
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.
Harman Insights
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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