Hardware Engineer (RF Design) (mfd)

About the Opportunity

HARMANs 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 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 every day.

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.

Role Summary

Engineer audio systems and integrated technology platforms that augment the driving experience. You’ll combine ingenuity, in‑depth research and a spirit of collaboration with design and engineering excellence to advance in‑vehicle infotainment safety, efficiency and enjoyment.

About the Role

• The Hardware Engineer / Expert and HW Architect is a member of a global HW development team to realize telematics and connectivity functions in automotive IVI and telematics systems which includes assessment of requirements and feasibility definition of suitable concepts implementation and verification.
• She / he will be embedded in the Telematics Development Team inside the SBU Connectivity reporting to the Team Leader HW Engineering or / and to Director Hardware Engineering.

What You Will Do

• Develop, test and verify analog, digital and RF circuits for telematics/connectivity functional blocks within complex hardware architectures under consideration of new technology, quality, cost and suitability for series.
• Introduction and training into Wireless Technologies and RF Design with the target of acting as an expert regarding development, test and verification of the appropriate analog, digital and RF circuits.
• Support analysis, evaluation and feasibility of customer requirements and special OEM specifications for RFC, RFI, RFQ and CRs; BOM estimates and effort estimation.
• Assist in conception, commercial evaluation and provision of technical specifications documentation and presentation material for Telematics‑U connectivity function blocks and products.
• Assist in preparation of technical requirement specifications of purchased components/modules for use in telematics/connectivity functional blocks and selection of suitable suppliers.
• Act as technical interface to supplier and customer.
• Support in defining the technology roadmap.
• Introduce RF requirements of wireless technologies (BT, WIFI, V2X, Mobile Networks, …) including definition, simulation and measurement of cross‑functional RF design under assistance of the Wireless Experts.
• Collaborate globally with other departments and locations such as system design, construction, quality, manufacturing, procurement and software during development.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in HW development, verification and industrialization of in‑vehicle infotainment, telematics or connectivity ECUs of similar complexity.
• Knowledge and experience in RF design and wireless technologies (mobile/network, V2X, WIFI, BT) and/or telematics features.
• Knowledge of schematic / layout realization and simulation tools (e.g., Mentor Graphics, SPICE).
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Structured, target‑oriented working style in an international team environment.
• Experience in requirements management (e.g., DOORS, DNG, ALM) – beneficial.
• Team‑work skills with internal/external teams.
• Good knowledge of spoken and written English.

Bonus Points If You Have

• Knowledge in spoken and written German.
• Experience in ASIL / ISO 26262 compliant hardware designs.

What Makes You Eligible

• Willingness to travel within Germany & internationally on demand (around 10‑25%).

What We Offer

• A diverse and inclusive work environment fostering career development, professional training and competitive market‑based compensation.
• Employee discounts on HARMAN Consumer Audio (JBL, AKG, HARMAN Kardon) and Samsung products.
• Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging work‑life integration and collaboration in a global friendly atmosphere.
• Attractive salary package based on the Metall‑ & Elektro‑Tarif Baden‑Württemberg and employer contribution towards a company pension plan.
• Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University business and leadership academies, extensive technical training, internal talent management, leadership acceleration programs.
• Employee recognition and rewards program.

You Belong Here

HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued and empowered. We encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective and bring your whole self to work. We also recognize learning is a lifelong pursuit and offer opportunities for training, development and continuing education.

About HARMAN

Where Innovation Unleashes Next‑Level Technology. Since the 1920s we’ve amplified the sense of sound and today continue to create integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer and more connected.

Join Our Talent Community

If you’re ready to innovate and make a lasting impact, join our talent community today.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity / Affrimative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.

Employment type: Full‑time.

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