About the Position

Wireless Hardware Expert (Bluetooth / WLAN / UWB)

Join HARMAN Automotive as a Wireless Hardware Expert focusing on Bluetooth, WLAN, and UWB technologies to enhance automotive systems.

Responsibilities

Design and support the integration of wireless hardware systems (Bluetooth, WLAN, UWB) across multiple projects
Contribute to hardware architecture and design decisions, including RF front-end and interface considerations
Collaborate with RF, software, test, quality, and homologation experts to ensure end-to-end system performance
Perform and support debugging, validation, and analysis of wireless hardware systems
Ensure smooth interaction between hardware, RF performance, and system-level requirements
Act as a technical interface across development, qualification, production, and homologation teams
Support the transfer of designs from development into production, ensuring robustness and manufacturability
Contribute to RFQ processes, including technical evaluation, feasibility analysis, and concept definition
Work across multiple projects, balancing priorities and technical challenges
Support continuous improvement of hardware design and development processes
Investigate and analyze the performance of wireless solutions in automotive environments, and develop methods and approaches for performance evaluation and optimization

Requirements

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, RF Engineering, or a related field
Several years of experience in wireless hardware development, preferably in automotive, IoT, or consumer electronics environments
Hands-on experience with Bluetooth, WLAN (Wi‑Fi), and/or UWB technologies
Solid understanding of:
- Analog and digital electronics
- RF hardware fundamentals and system integration
- Digital interfaces (e.g., SPI, I²C, UART, USB or similar)
- Software architecture for wireless systems and HW/SW interaction
Experience in analyzing and optimizing wireless system performance, ideally in complex environments such as automotive applications
Ability to develop and apply methods, tools, and approaches for performance analysis and validation
Broad understanding of the product lifecycle, including:
- Technology development
- Product development
- Qualification and validation
- Production
- Homologation
Ability to collaborate effectively with domain experts across RF, software, testing, quality, and homologation
Strong understanding of system-level behavior, including coexistence, interference, and integration aspects
Experience with RF measurements, debugging, and issue analysis in lab and real-world environments
Familiarity with development and analysis tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python, measurement tools)
Understanding of automotive environments and constraints (e.g., interference, system integration) is an advantage
Exposure to or experience with RFQ processes, including technical evaluation and feasibility input
Ability to work with technical specifications, standards, and documentation
Structured, hands-on, and solution-oriented engineering mindset

Bonus Points if You Have

Experience in collaboration with teams in various geographies

We Offer

A hybrid work environment that balances flexibility with in-person collaboration, with most office-based roles onsite three days a week.
Access to employee discounts on world-class products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, and more)
Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
Competitive wellness benefits
“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: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology

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!

Salary

Annual gross base salary range: lei 202,500 - lei 297,000

Variable compensation and allowances: Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation may also be available, such as quarterly or annual bonus pay, commission payments, long term incentive compensation, or certain allowances. Further details will be made available as part of the recruitment process.

Pay Transparency: The pay posted is a reasonable estimate of the wage range anticipated for this position. Pay is determined using objective, job-related criteria such as relevant experience, skills, role scope/responsibilities, and location-based market factors (where applicable). In appropriate circumstances, based on objective, job-related factors, the final determination on pay may deviate from the posted range.

Benefits: HARMAN is interested in supporting the health and wellbeing of employees and offers a range of benefits. Offerings vary by country and employment arrangement and reflect a combination of statutory requirements and company-provided programs. These may include paid time off and holidays, sick and family leave, as well as health and wellbeing support and retirement or savings plans where applicable, along with other locally relevant benefits. Further details will be made available as part of the recruitment process.

Important Notice: Recruitment Scams

Please be aware that HARMAN recruiters will always communicate with you from an '@harman.com', ‘@careers.harman.com’ or ‘@harmanglobal.avature.net’ email address. We will never ask for payments, banking, credit card, personal financial information or access to your LinkedIn/email account during the screening, interview, or recruitment process. If you are asked for such information or receive communication from an email address not ending in one of the above email domains about a job with HARMAN, please cease communication immediately and report the incident to us through: [email protected].

You Belong Here

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 proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. HARMAN strives to hire the best qualified candidates and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse marketplaces and communities of our global colleagues and customers. 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. HARMAN attracts, hires, and develops employees based on merit, qualifications and job-related performance.

HARMAN is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at [email protected]. Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

Wireless Hardware Expert (Bluetooth / WLAN / UWB)

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