General Information
Location: Ulm, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Additional Location: Karlsbad, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Job Family: Engineering • Worker Type Reference: Regular - Permanent • Pay Rate Type: Salary • Career Level: T3 • Job ID: R-41045-2024
Description & Requirements
Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Automotive
We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Automotive, we give you the keys to fast‑track your career.
- Engineer audio systems and integrated technology platforms that augment the driving experience
- Combine ingenuity, in-depth research, and a spirit of collaboration with design and engineering excellence
- Advance in‑vehicle infotainment, safety, efficiency, and enjoyment
About The Role
- The Hardware Engineer /Expert and HW Architect is a member of a global HW development team to realize telematics and connectivity functions in automotive IVI and telematics systems, which includes assessment of requirements and feasibility, definition of suitable concepts, implementation and verification.
- She/he will be embedded in the Telematics Development Team inside the SBU Connectivity, reporting to the Team Leader HW Engineering or/and to Director Hardware Engineering.
What You Will Do
- Develop, test, and verify analog, digital, and RF circuits for telematics/connectivity functional blocks within complex hardware architectures, considering new technology, quality, cost and suitability for series production.
- Introduce and train in Wireless Technologies and RF Design with the goal of acting as an expert for:
- Development, test and verification of the appropriate analog, digital and RF circuits
- Support in analysis, evaluation and feasibility of customer requirements and special OEM specifications for RFC, RFI, RFQ and CRs, BOM estimates and calculation, effort estimation.
- Assist in the conception, commercial evaluation and preparation of technical specifications, documentation and presentation material for Telematics‑connected function blocks and products.
- Prepare technical requirement specifications of purchased components/modules for usage in telematics/connectivity functional blocks and evaluate suitable suppliers.
- Serve as a technical interface to suppliers and customers.
- Support the definition of the technology roadmap.
- Introduce RF requirements of wireless technologies (BT, WIFI, V2X, Mobile Networks, etc.) and assist in simulation and measurement of cross‑functional RF design under the guidance of Wireless Experts.
- Collaborate globally with other departments and locations during the development process.
What You Need to Be Successful
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications or relevant field.
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in HW development, verification and industrialization of In‑otainment systems, telematics/connectivity systems or similar automotive ECUs.
- Knowledge and experience in RF design, especially in wireless technologies (mobile/network, V2X, WIFI, BT) and/or telematics features.
- Proficiency with schematic/layout tools and simulation (e.g., Mentor Graphics, SPICE) as well as Microsoft applications.
- Structured, results‑oriented and target‑oriented working style in an international team environment.
- Experience in requirements management (e.g., DOORS, DNG, ALM) is beneficial.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Good spoken and written English.
Bonus Points if You Have
- Knowledge in spoken and written German.
- Experience with ASIL / ISO 26262 compliant hardware designs.
What Makes You Eligible
- Willingness to travel within Germany and internationally on demand (around 10‑25%).
What We Offer
- Diverse and inclusive work environment with career development opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation.
- Employee discounts on HARMAN’s consumer audio brands and Samsung products.
- Flexible work schedule and culture supporting work‑life integration.
- Attractive salary package based on the Metall & Elektro Tarif Baden-Württemberg and employer contribution to a pension plan.
- Professional development through HARMAN University’s business and leadership academies and technical trainings.
- Internal talent management and acceleration programs.
- Employee recognition and rewards program.
HARMAN is committed to every employee feeling welcomed, valued, and empowered. We encourage sharing ideas, voicing perspectives, and bringing authentic selves into a supportive culture. We also offer ongoing training and development opportunities.
About HARMAN: Innovation Unleashes Next‑Level Technology Ever since the 192 we have amplified the sense of sound. Today, our integrated technology platforms make the world smarter, safer, and more connected across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions.
Important Notice: HARMAN recruiters will always communicate from an @harman.com email address. If you are asked for payments, banking or personal financial information, cease communication immediately and report the incident to harmancareers@harman.com.
HARMAN is a proud Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other protected characteristic.
For more information, visit www.harman.com.