What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Principal Engineer, Acoustic Design position at Harman International Industries?
A Career at HARMAN
As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you'll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.
About the Role
As the Senior Principal Engineer, Acoustic Design, you will be part of a team developing the next generation of audio products. You will be responsible for performing design, optimization, and testing of headphones, microphone arrays, smart speakers, TVs, smartphones, and tablets. The use of current acoustic simulation software as well as acoustic testing hardware and software will be a large portion of your job activities.
Your Team
You will report directly to the Director, Systems Engineering for Harman Embedded Audio (HEA).
What You Will Do
- As a Principal Acoustic Engineer at Harman, you will be entrusted with a diverse range of responsibilities that are crucial to the development and refinement of our audio technologies.
- Your broad understanding of our real time audio algorithms, acoustic measurement and analysis methods as well as psychoacoustics will allow you to actively engage in the hands-on testing and tuning of audio algorithms, often working within a lab environment to ensure optimal performance.
- You will work closely with engineers, researchers, and program managers to discuss testing methodologies and optimization strategies for new algorithms. Your role will be pivotal in providing early feedback on performance and suggesting improvements to enhance the user experience.
- Additionally, you will work closely with algorithm designers and product managers to develop a comprehensive understanding of the system's functionality. Your insights will be crucial in pinpointing potential enhancements that will shape the desired user experience.
- You are responsible for designing and proposing new and effective test methods, both qualitative and quantitative, to improve test-coverage and to enhance the overall user experience.
- Your expertise and innovative approach will be key in advancing our audio technology and ensuring a superior user experience.
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Salary Ranges : 129,750 - $ 190,300
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.
Salary : $129,750 - $190,300
