Engineer, Acoustics Engineering

About the role

The Acoustics Engineer is responsible for the design, development, tuning, and validation of professional loudspeaker systems. This role works closely with cross-functional product development teams to ensure the achievement of performance, cost, reliability, manufacturability, and schedule objectives.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, tune, and validate professional loudspeaker systems.
• Establish acoustic performance targets and support product requirements development.
• Perform acoustic simulation, measurement, analysis, and optimization.
• Design and evaluate loudspeaker enclosures, system alignments, and acoustic architectures.
• Support crossover development, DSP tuning, voicing, and system optimization.
• Collaborate with Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Test & Validation teams.
• Support prototype builds, design reviews, validation activities, and production readiness.
• Analyze technical issues and drive effective engineering solutions.
• Document designs, test results, and engineering recommendations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of acoustic tools, methodologies, and development processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Acoustical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related technical discipline.
• 5–10 years of professional loudspeaker or electroacoustic product development experience.
• Strong understanding of loudspeaker acoustics, system design, measurements, and signal processing.
• Experience with acoustic simulation, measurement, and analysis tools.
• Experience developing products from concept through production.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Acoustics or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience with professional audio, installed sound, or touring sound products.
• Knowledge of DSP tuning, system optimization, and electroacoustic measurements.
• Experience with Klippel, SoundCheck, APx, LEAP, COMSOL, MATLAB, Vituix or similar engineering tools.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and product validation methods.

What Makes You Eligible

• Willingness to travel 10% of the time.
• Willingness to work in an office in Northridge, CA.
• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment.

What We Offer

• Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.).
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University.
• Competitive wellness benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program.
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.

Pay Transparency

$97,500 - $143,000 Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation are also available, such as bonuses or commission. Pay is based on a wide range of factors, including, without limitation, skill set, experience, training, location, and business need.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid bonding and care giver leave.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Fertility support and adoption assistance.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Roth and Traditional 401(k) plans with employer match.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• Life insurance.

About HARMAN

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 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.