Hardware Engineer

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 and contribute your talents to high‑end, esteemed brands like JBL, Mark Levinson, Revel, Denon, and Bowers & Wilkins.

About the role

As a Hardware Engineer within the Audio Video & Control team, you will work with the legendary BSS and AMX brands alongside a highly motivated cross‑functional team of hardware engineers, mechanical engineers, and production teams to create the next generation of networked professional AV solutions. The ideal candidate is self‑motivated, organized, and eager to excel, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, collaborate effectively, and provide technical support to engineers and cross‑functional teams. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Work within a dedicated multi‑disciplinary team to develop new product hardware for next‑generation networked AV signal‑processing solutions.
• Lead the full PCB development cycle for next‑generation audio, video, and control electronics products, including schematic capture, SPICE simulations, and multi‑layer layout design.
• Develop test plans and conduct hardware testing of new board designs to deliver the performance, reliability, and precision trusted by professionals worldwide.
• Collaborate closely with firmware, mechanical, and testing teams to define system interfaces, resolve cross‑domain design trade‑offs, and accelerate the overall product timeline.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience in a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in mixed‑signal circuit design.
• Ability to drive system‑level hardware architecture decisions, translating complex product requirements into actionable design choices.
• Proficiency with bench equipment—including DMMs, logic analyzers, audio analyzers, and oscilloscopes—to debug complex mixed‑signal hardware and thoroughly evaluate design performance.
• Experience implementing and troubleshooting serial communication protocols such as I²C, SPI, I²S, and USB.

Nice to have

• Strong understanding of analog audio hardware design principles and digital audio hardware design, including A/D and D/A conversion.
• Familiarity with incorporating FPGAs, microprocessors, ASICs, and DSPs into complex hardware designs.
• Experience with high‑speed digital interfaces such as USB, Ethernet, DDR3/4/5, MIPI, PCIe, HDMI, and others.
• In‑depth knowledge of audio measurement techniques and hands‑on experience using Audio Precision analyzers.
• Experience with EMC compliance and testing, including designing for low EMI and troubleshooting regulatory issues.
• Experience developing, writing, and debugging automated test procedures using Python, C, or other scripting languages.
• Previous experience in the Hi‑Fi audio or professional AV industry.

Eligibility

• Willingness to travel up to 10 % (domestic and international).
• Willingness to work in an office in Richardson, TX.
• Successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment with most office‑based roles onsite three days a week.
• Employee discounts on HARMAN and Samsung products (including JBL, Harman/Kardon, AKG, and others).
• Learning and development opportunities through award‑winning HARMAN University programs.
• Wellness benefits designed to support overall well‑being.
• Tuition reimbursement support.
• Access to the HARMAN campus fitness center and cafeteria, where available.
• Inclusive and diverse work environment that supports both professional and personal development.
• Paid vacation and holidays, paid sick leave, volunteer leave, and paid bonding/caregiver leave.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Fertility support and adoption assistance.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage.
• Life insurance and additional employee perks.

Pay

$90,750 – $133,100 depending on factors such as skill set, experience, training, location, and business need. Additional forms of compensation, such as bonuses or commission, may also be available.

Schedule

• Hybrid schedule: most office‑based roles are onsite three days per week.