Systems Engineer, VX

About the Position

We are seeking a Systems Engineer, VX to join our team in Ariake - Tokyo, Japan, focusing on advanced in-vehicle visual systems.

Responsibilities

• Own technical engagement activities to support JOEM growth for HARMAN Visual Experiences, covering software and hardware products.
• Engage directly with JOEM customers, supporting engineering and product planning teams.
• Build a strong understanding of the market for Visual Experiences products, including AR-HUD, neoQLED, OLED, and microLED display platforms.
• Present Visual Experiences demonstration systems and technology roadmaps at customer events and trade fairs.
• Collaborate with OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers to integrate AR-HUD, P-HUD, neoQLED, OLED, and other automotive display systems into vehicle platforms.
• Perform limited optical performance validation and on-site testing for HUD and display systems.
• Utilize luminance meters, photometers, and camera-based systems to evaluate display optical performance.
• Support hands-on product demo setup, debugging, software feature validation, display tuning, and environmental measurements.
• Drive evaluation of market feedback with product managers and technical leads to support roadmap and change control decisions.
• Tailor demonstrations to customer use cases, providing pre-sales technical support and addressing OEM questions.
• Support troubleshooting during demos, vehicle integration, logging, and customer drive evaluations.
• Support requirements collection, specifications, customer-specific documentation, and vehicle product planning.
• Collaborate with HMI/UX teams to render HUD and display content optimized for AR-HUD, QVUE, neoQLED, OLED, and other automotive display systems.
• Conduct training sessions for OEMs on Visual Experiences product setup, calibration, diagnostics, and operation.
• Partner with sales, marketing, and product teams to create impactful Visual Experiences demonstration strategies.
• Act as the key Japan-based technical interface to the global Visual Experiences product team.

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in engineering, information technology, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 10–15 years of experience with engineering and product management background.
• Strong ability to explain complex technical topics clearly to customers and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Technical understanding of AR-HUD, QVUE (P-HUD), automotive displays (neoQLED, OLED, microLED), optics, software, and vehicle E/E architecture.
• Excellent written and verbal English language skills.

What Makes You Eligible

• Willingness to travel up to 25%, domestically and internationally.
• Ability to work in an office in Japan.
• Successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

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

HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, 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.

HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or Protected Veterans status. HARMAN offers a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training, and competitive compensation. (www.harman.com)

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