Principal Hardware Engineer
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About the Position
Have you heard of JBL, Arcam, Mark Levinson, Revel or Harman/Kardon, some of the world’s leading audio brands? The market we are leading in, is fast paced, fun and dynamic. https://www.harmanluxuryaudio.com
Five prestigious brands – JBL Synthesis, Mark Levinson, Revel, Lexicon and Arcam - come together to offer the most advanced high-performance audio systems available. From the finest stereo listening to state-of-the-art multichannel home theater systems, the HARMAN Luxury Audio Group delivers pure, uncompromised sound. The consumer audio industry is fast paced, fun and dynamic and you will join our Luxury Audio department based in Cambridge, UK, in the position of:
Principal Hardware Engineer – Luxury Audio
As a Principal Hardware Engineer within the Luxury Audio Engineering Group, you will have the opportunity to work within the legendary Mark Levinson brand and join a team of world-class engineers. Mark Levinson's audio circuit designs are fully discrete with no integrated circuits in the audio path ensuring the highest level of audio performance. Mark Levinson utilizes true luxury-class design and engineering that delivers amplifiers and audio components for the refined cost-no-object HiFi enthusiast. Take a look at our latest line of high end audio products. Help us shape what's next.
Responsibilities
- Work within a small multi-disciplinary team to develop new product hardware for luxury audio amplifiers and components.
- Understand schematics and work to ensure proper system design and function.
- Develop test plans and conduct rigorous hardware testing of platforms to ensure a luxury-class user experience, superior audio performance, and reliability.
- Prepare and present project reports, design reviews, and technical documentation.
- Drive innovation in audio system design by staying up to date with the latest technological advancements and industry trends.
- Ensure all designs meet stringent quality, compliance, and performance standards.
- Bring your attention to detail and a passion for achieving excellence in audio quality.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience in a related technical discipline.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience working in system-level development of high-performance consumer audio systems.
- Previous experience working on discrete analog electronics.
- Understanding of analog audio hardware design principles and digital audio hardware design including A/D and D/A.
- PCB design using Altium and the ability to carry out detailed design reviews of the PCB and schematic. PCB best design practices for EMC and noise.
- Debug hardware using test equipment.
- In-depth knowledge of audio measurement techniques.
Nice to Have
- Experience with serial communication protocols including RS-232, I2C, SPI, I2S, and USB.
- Knowledge of high-resolution audio formats, streaming technologies, and audio compression techniques.
- Familiarity with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Internet protocols (TCP/IP).
- Circuit simulation, LTSpice and/or PSpice.
- EMC compliance and testing experience.
- Experience developing, writing, and debugging automated test procedures (Python, Audio Precision Basic, C#, NI Labview/TestStand).
- Previous experience in the HiFi audio industry.
What We Offer
- Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location.
- 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.
- “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program.
- An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.
About the Company
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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