HARMAN’s engineers and designers are creative, purposeful and agile. As part of this team, you’ll combine your technical expertise with innovative ideas to help drive cutting-edge solutions in the car, enterprise and connected ecosystem. Every day, you will push the boundaries of creative design, and HARMAN is committed to providing you with the opportunities, innovative technologies and resources to build a successful career.

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 everyday.

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 

You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop the future HARMAN automotive products and provide technical leadership and mentoring to functional safety engineers within projects and across the global safety community. You bring in your passion and experience to meet the challenging aspects for robustness and functional safety properties to HARMAN domain controller, display and connectivity solutions.

How You’ll Make An Impact 

• Elicit, document and review for functional safety requirements (ASIL) with engineering disciplines in line with architectural definition

• Determine the safety performance and execute safety analyses according target architecture

• Consider machine learning aspects for Functional Safety requirements and methods

• Consider and align Functional Safety needs with Cyber-Security solutions

• Derive and align the necessary verification and validation activities with internal partners

• Define and coordinate measures to ensure the needed safety properties according to product targets

• Drive Safety integration concepts with development partners from Harman and evaluate safety capabilities of complex supply parts based on “Assumption of Use”

• Review and provide guidance on safety analyses, safety concepts, and customer-facing safety work products prepared by less experienced engineers.

What Makes You A Strong Fit 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent

• Knowledge of safety-critical systems and related standards (ISO 26262, SOTIF)

• Expertise in safety analysis methods (HARA, FTA, FMEDA, FMEA, STPA, Safety for AI)

• Strong ability to work effectively in a global, matrixed organization and build trusted stakeholder relationships

Bonus Points if You Have

• Experience with multimodal sensor data handling, perception, and fusion principles

• Strong technical leadership and coaching experience

• Profound understanding of model-based development and state-of-the-art Safety & Cyber-Security tools

• Structured and methodical working style with ability to manage multiple parallel initiatives

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Things To Know 

• Fluency in English (written and spoken)

• Willingness to travel internationally, if required by project needs.

• Ability to work effectively in a global and cross-cultural environment

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 and Samsung 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 

You Belong Here

HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you – all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.

About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology

Ever since the 1920s, we’ve been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.

Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today’s most sought-after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world’s ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners and each other.

If you’re ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact, join our talent community today!

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HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or Protected Veterans status. HARMAN offers a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training, and competitive compensation. (www.harman.com)

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.