Principal Engineer, Acoustic

About the Role

Harman Luxury Audio is seeking a talented, highly motivated, and dynamic Acoustics Engineer to join our product development team at our Northridge Acoustic Center of Excellence. As the Principal Acoustic Engineer, you will be performing the design and analysis of consumer loudspeaker systems to support the research and development of new product introduction (NPI). You will be leading all phases from concept to design activities and into mass production. Assignments are broad in nature, requiring appreciable initiative, originality, ingenuity, and strong problem-solving skills. To be successful in this role, you should have excellent analysis skills, advanced acoustic engineering experience, and a good understanding of consumer loudspeaker systems. This is an opportunity to join an elite team.

Your Team

You will report to the Director of Acoustics Engineering. This position has no direct supervisory responsibility but will help contextualize technical career opportunities for peers and junior talent as well as serve as a mentor to junior members of the team.

What You Will Do

• Design and develop complex acoustic systems, components, and assemblies for consumer loudspeaker applications using FEA, BEM, prototyping, and advanced engineering methods (e.g., Transducer, Network crossover development, Port design and tuning, and Cabinet specifications).
• Work with EE function to define amplifier, DSP, and wireless streaming platforms for active loudspeaker systems. Optimize active systems using DSP and other simulation tools for best acoustic results.
• Create engineering documentation to support the definition, design, performance, and testing of loudspeaker products and technologies.
• Collaborate with GPLM function to evaluate and propose solutions for new technologies and products.
• Define and test acoustic performance using the latest techniques. Recommend solutions and provide product spec feedback to GPLM team depending on test results.
• Research new technologies and solutions and perform experiments to determine potential design feasibility or application.
• Work with Quality function to lead sustaining engineering activities for assigned existing products.
• Collaborate across Harman Divisions on Acoustic technology findings and best practices.

What You Need

• Bachelor's Degree in an audio-related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 5 years of related acoustic engineering experience.
• Thorough understanding of fundamental acoustic engineering principles.
• Proficiency in the use of analytical tools such as finite element analysis (FEA) methods and other modeling and simulation tools for the design of acoustic devices, such as COMSOL.
• Background in applied acoustics, such as loudspeaker design.

What is Nice to Have

• Master's Degree in Acoustics Engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent technical degree.
• 7+ years of experience in designing active high-performance loudspeakers.
• Proficiency in loudspeaker measurement techniques, methods, and equipment
• Understanding and experience with sound system design, room acoustics, and system tuning fundamentals.

What Makes You Eligible

• Be willing to work in an office in Northridge, CA
• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment

What We Offer

• Competitive wellness benefits and 401K Retirement plan.
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages career development opportunities.
• Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging work-life integration and collaboration in a global environment.
• Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University's business and leadership academies and extensive course catalog.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• "Be Brilliant" employee recognition and rewards program.

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