Introduction: 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
We are seeking a highly motivated Systems Engineer to drive requirements engineering, system architecture, integration, and validation activities for Intelligent Cockpit platforms. The ideal candidate will work across hardware, software, middleware, and vehicle domains to translate customer requirements into scalable automotive solutions while ensuring functional, performance, and quality targets are met.
The role requires close collaboration with customers, product management, software development, platform teams, validation teams, and global engineering organizations throughout the complete product lifecycle.
How You’ll Make An Impact
Systems Engineering & Architecture
- Analyze OEM customer requirements and derive system-level requirements and specifications.
- Define end-to-end Intelligent Cockpit system architecture including: Digital Cluster Center Information Display (CID) Passenger Displays Head-Up Display (HUD) Connectivity & Telematics Audio & Voice Systems Camera & ADAS visualization interfaces
- Create and maintain system architecture diagrams, interface definitions, and technical specifications.
- Perform requirement decomposition and allocation to software, hardware, middleware, and platform components.
Platform Integration
- Collaborate with software and platform teams during: Android/Linux bring-up Hypervisor integration Display and graphics integration Connectivity enablement Audio integration Vehicle network integration (CAN, Ethernet, LIN)
- Support system integration activities and issue triaging.
Validation & Verification
- Define system verification strategies and test plans.
- Support feature validation and system-level acceptance testing.
- Analyze defects, root causes, and drive resolution with cross-functional teams.
- Ensure verification coverage for performance, functionality, reliability, and user experience.
Customer & Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as technical focal point for OEM customers.
- Participate in customer reviews, technical workshops, and requirement clarification meetings.
- Present architecture proposals, technical solutions, and system trade-off analyses.
- Coordinate with global engineering teams to align system deliverables and milestones.
What Makes You A Strong Fit
Education
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in: Electronics Engineering Computer Science Electrical Engineering Automotive Engineering Embedded Systems
Experience
- 10–15 years of experience in Automotive Systems Engineering, Embedded Systems, or Software-defined Vehicle development.
- Experience with automotive infotainment, cockpit, connectivity, cluster, or ADAS systems.
Technical Skills
- Strong understanding of automotive system engineering lifecycle.
- Experience with requirements engineering and traceability.
- Knowledge of: AUTOSAR (Classic and/or Adaptive) Android Automotive Linux Embedded Systems Hypervisors (QNX, Android, Linux virtualization) Vehicle Networks (CAN, Ethernet, LIN) Diagnostics (UDS, DoIP) Functional Safety basics (ISO 26262) Cybersecurity concepts (ISO 21434)
- Familiarity with SysML, UML, or Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
Things To Know
- This role is based in Tokyo, Japan and follows a hybrid schedule, with regular in-office collaboration alongside engineering, product, and customer program teams.
- This position supports global product, so occasional early morning or evening meetings may be needed to collaborate with teams in Europe and America.
- Professional working proficiency in English and Japanese is required to support day-to-day communication with OEM customers and regional engineering teams.
- Successfully complete a background investigation.
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 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
- An inclusive and diverse work environment that supports both your professional and personal development
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 or master’s degree in electronics engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, automotive engineering, or embedded systems
- 10–15 years of experience in automotive systems engineering, embedded systems, or software-defined vehicle development
- Experience with automotive infotainment, cockpit, connectivity, cluster, or ADAS systems
- Strong understanding of the automotive systems engineering lifecycle
- Experience with requirements engineering and traceability
- Knowledge of AUTOSAR, Android Automotive, Linux, embedded systems, hypervisors, vehicle networks, diagnostics, functional safety, and automotive cybersecurity
- Familiarity with SysML, UML, or Model-Based Systems Engineering
- Professional working proficiency in English and Japanese
- Successful completion of a background investigation
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!
