Distinguished Engineer, Acoustic Systems… at HARMAN… · Sweden

Distinguished Engineer, Acoustic Systems Engineering (m/f/d) Location: Gothenburg - Sweden HARMAN’s engineers and designers are creative, purposeful and agile. As part of this team, you’ll combine your technical expertise with innovative ideas to help drive cutting-edge solutions in the car, enterprise and connected ecosystem. Every day, you will push the boundaries of creative design, and HARMAN is committed to providing you with the opportunities, innovative technologies and resources to build a successful career. A Career at HARMAN As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do everyday. About the Role As a cornerstone of our engineering team, the Distinguished Engineer, Acoustic Systems Engineering will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of audio technology. You will be responsible for co-defining and developing innovative audio solutions, providing expert guidance to engineering teams worldwide, and driving the strategic direction of our acoustic systems. Your expertise will be invaluable in ensuring the successful implementation of cutting-edge features in our production audio systems, including the definition of scalable signal-processing platforms, control algorithms, and engineering tools that enable consistent sound quality across multiple vehicle programs. What You Will Do Systems Definition: Lead the design and development of innovative audio systems, including system architectures, signal-processing concepts, control strategies, and their interaction with hardware. Collaborate closely with development teams to ensure the feasibility of systems in production, while meeting rigorous sound quality and brand standards. Technical Expertise: Serve as a recognized authority on acoustic topics within innovation and development. Provide expert guidance and support to cross-functional teams. Innovation and Development: Drive the maturation of innovative concepts, platforms, features, and tools through effective collaboration with stakeholders with demonstrated adoption across multiple OEMs or product lines. Acoustical Leadership: Lead the development of cutting-edge audio features, including defining concept systems, developing underlying DSP and control algorithms, and guiding tuning strategies using scientifically grounded methods. Knowledge Sharing: Develop and document worldwide acoustic systems features, tools, and best practices to foster knowledge transfer and standardization. Business Support: Collaborate with business units to create effective acoustic systems strategies and drive customer acquisition. Industry Representation: Represent HARMAN at international scientific conventions and conferences, sharing expertise through publications and active participation. What You Need Advanced Education: Masters or Doctorate degree in Acoustics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Industry Experience: Minimum 15 years of experience (20 years preferred) in automotive audio or automotive audio technology development, including algorithms, platforms, or production-deployed tools. Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of DSP, signal flow design, psychoacoustics, and acoustic system behavior, with working knowledge of transducers and amplification sufficient for system-level optimization. Sound Tuning Mastery: Proven track record of delivering or enabling a large number of advanced automotive audio systems through direct tuning ownership and/or scalable algorithms, platforms, tuning methodologies, or engineering tools adopted across multiple vehicle programs. Research and Development: Demonstrated experience in research and development, evidenced by publications in top-tier journals/conferences and patents or patent applications. System Definition: Expertise in defining complex automotive audio systems through robust requirements management, including conventional and unconventional system architectures. Communication Skills: Excellent presentation skills and the ability to clearly explain complex technical topics to a diverse audience with varying levels of expertise. What Makes You Eligible Willing to travel to Harman sites internationally (up to 20% of the time) Drivers license What We Offer HARMAN offers a diverse and inclusive work environment that fosters and encourages career development opportunities, professional training and competitive market base compensation. You will also receive top-notch employee discounts on Harman’s Consumer Audio (JBL, AKG, HARMAN Kardon) and Samsung products. Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging work life integration and collaboration in a global friendly working atmosphere and good work-life-balance. Attractive salary package. Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University’s business and leadership academies which also includes extensive technical trainings. Internal talent management leadership acceleration programs. “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program. HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace, 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.