Principal Engineer, Acoustics
.KR1 Harman International Korea, Inc.
Apply to this jobHARMAN’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.
A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle
We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle, you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.
- Contribute your talents to high-end, esteemed brands like JBL, Mark Levinson and Revel
- Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development
- Create pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience
What You Will Do
- Work on the sound tuning, acoustic architecture design, and ANC system design for consumer headphone products, ensuring target sound quality and ANC performance.
- Define acoustic requirements, develop acoustic concepts and specifications, and collaborate with relevant cross‑functional teams.
- Work with suppliers and internal teams to review design proposals and assess technical feasibility.
- Plan and execute acoustic architecture validation before tooling kickoff.
- Support the evaluation of new platforms, materials, and acoustic technologies.
- Conduct acoustic verification, measurements, and final sound approval.
- Provide acoustic design guidance and technical support to suppliers.
- Assist sound quality engineers in establishing and maintaining sound‑quality control processes
What You Need
- Strong hearing ability with the capability to accurately evaluate audio product sound quality.
- Solid knowledge of headphone hardware, software, DSP fundamentals, and overall system design.
- Bachelor’s degree or above in Electrical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience as a headphone acoustic system engineer in new product development.
- Good spoken and written English, with the ability to produce clear and concise technical documentation.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with suppliers and cross‑functional teams across different cultures.
What is Nice to Have
- Driver component background
- Algorithm background of headphone related.
- Working knowledge of VOIP, Skype, and similar telecommunications technologies
- Working knowledge of handsets and headsets used for telecommunications.
- Good temperament and ability to work with suppliers and customers from different cultures.
- Verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Creative problem-solver capable of creating and reproducing complex defects.
- Familiar with manufacturing processes commonly used in acoustics and electronics assemblies.
- Build environment of trust, high performance and engagement by establishing clear goals and a commitment to feedback, development and recognition
- Champion a better, faster and simpler way of doing things
- Apply original thinking and continuous improvement to processes, products, systems or services and manage change to better serve customer needs
What Makes You Eligible
- Willingness to travel 10% of the time
- Willingness to work in an office in Shenzhen
- Willingness to submit to a background screen and a drug test.
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.
Summary
Designs and validates acoustic systems for consumer audio products, ensuring sound quality and ANC performance.
Job title
Principal Engineer, Acoustics
Experience level
3+ years
Minimum experience
3+ years exp
Industry
technology
Location requirements
Must work in Shenzhen, China, on-site; remote not specified.
Salary
Not specified
Visa sponsorship
H-1B sponsor history
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China