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
- Short Range Devices (SRD) are becoming more and more important in the car. Handsfree Call uses Bluetooth, CarPlay and Android Auto are based on WiFi, V2X is key technologies to enable Autonomous Driving and UWB/NFC are the part of Passive Keyless Entry.
- As RF expert you are responsible for RF design of reusable blocks, modules and products with SRD technologies like Bluetooth, WLAN, V2X, UWB and NFC in frequency range up to 9 GHz.
You closely work with Functional Owners of SRD technologies and cover all phases of the RF design: schematic, layout and simulation as well as measurement. - You also take responsibility for the implementation of one of SRD solutions in projects.
- You will be part of the Short Range Device team in SBU Connectivity and directly report to a manager in Karlsbad/Germany. The team is spitted between Karlsbad/Germany and Bucharest/Romania.
You will be located Bucharest / Romania.
How You’ll Make An Impact
- Support the development and validation of RF systems and short-range wireless devices
- Perform RF measurements, debugging, and performance analysis in lab environments
- Work with RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and signal generators
- Contribute to EMC and regulatory testing activities
- Collaborate closely with hardware, firmware, and system engineering teams
- Analyze and troubleshoot RF-related issues in prototypes and products
- Create and maintain technical documentation, test reports, and measurement results
- Support the integration of RF and regulatory requirements into product development
- Support of Functional Owners and other team members in RF related topics
What Makes You A Strong Fit
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Radio Frequency Engineering related technical field
- Open to recent graduates: as a junior engineer, you will be supported and mentored by an experienced team to help you grow and develop your skills, while bringing:
- Strong academic interest in subjects such as:
- RF and wireless communication systems (Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi, UWB, NFC, RFID)
- High‑frequency (HF) engineering
- HF Simulation (ADS, HFSS, …)
- Basic knowledge in Linux and scripts
- Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
- Measurement and laboratory techniques in HF
- Signal processing fundamentals
- Antennas
- Basic knowledge of RF measurement equipment (e.g., spectrum analyzers, signal generators, network analyzers)
- Familiarity with analytical or scripting tools such as Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW
- Basic knowledge of Linux environments and simple scripting (e.g., Bash or shell scripts)
Bonus Points if You Have
- Experiences in collaboration with teams in various geographies
- Initial practical experience through internships, lab work, or student projects is a plus
Things To Know
- You have a working knowledge of English
- You are willing to travel, if necessary.
- You have a valid driver’s license.
- Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment (post-offer).
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 world-class products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, and more)
- 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Radio Frequency Engineering, or a related technical field
- Strong academic interest in RF and wireless communication systems, including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, UWB, NFC, or RFID
- Knowledge of high-frequency engineering and HF simulation tools such as ADS or HFSS
- Knowledge of electromagnetic compatibility, RF measurement techniques, antennas, and signal processing fundamentals
- Basic knowledge of RF measurement equipment, including spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and network analyzers
- Familiarity with Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW
- Basic knowledge of Linux and simple Bash or shell scripting
- Working knowledge of English
- Willingness to travel when necessary
- Valid driver's license
- Successful completion of a post-offer background investigation and drug screen
- Initial practical experience through internships, laboratory work, or student projects
- Experience collaborating with teams in various geographies
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!
