Hardware Electronics Engineer

Harman International; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 91,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Harman University training

Wellness benefits

Recognition program

Inclusive culture

Job summary

HARMAN Lifestyle is seeking an FPGA Design Engineer with 5+ years of experience to design and develop FPGAs for audio and video products. You will lead design decisions and collaborate with a team to deliver innovative solutions in the AV space.

The role requires a BS in Electrical Engineering and strong Verilog skills, plus experience with Altera/Xilinx families, DDR3/DDR4 interfaces, and embedded processors like Zynq SoC. Travel and office presence in Richardson, TX are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of Verilog HDL programming experience.
• Experience with Altera and AMD (Xilinx) FPGA device families.
• Familiarity with DDR3/DDR4 memory interfaces and high-speed SERDES features.
• Experience with FPGA devices with embedded processors like Zynq SoC and Altera SoC.
• Ability to testbench and simulate RTL code; Questa Simulator a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop FPGAs for audio and video products.
• Lead design and architecture decisions as a subject matter expert.
• Manage assigned tasks and schedules.
• Follow engineering standards and procedures for FPGA development.
• Work with a team of engineers to bring products to the AV industry.
• Support others within the company as needed.
• Maintain and support existing products.

Skills

Verilog HDL

FPGA design

Altera FPGA

Xilinx FPGA

DDR3/DDR4

Zynq SoC

RTL testbenches

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Questa Simulator

Job description

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle, you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.

Contribute your talents to high-end, esteemed brands like JBL, Mark Levinson and Revel

Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development

Create pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience

About the Role

This position is for an FPGA Design Engineer with 5 or more years of development experience. The position requires a self-motivated individual with a strong desire to succeed/excel, whose primary responsibility is designing and developing FPGAs for use in audio and video products. As an Engineer the candidate is expected to take a leading role in design decisions and development. Other responsibilities include some PCB board level electrical design and testing, contributing to functional product specifications and working closely in a team environment. This individual should have a strong, positive attitude and the ability to easily multitask and provide advice/support to other engineers as well as technical support personnel. They should possess strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills.

What You Will Do

Design and develop FPGAs for audio and video products.

Lead design and architecture decisions by acting as a subject matter expert for targeted technologies.

Manage assigned tasks and schedules.

Follow engineering standards and procedures for FPGA development.

Work with a team of engineers to bring products to the AV industry.

Support others within the company as needed.

Maintain and support existing products.

What You Need to Be Successful

A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.

5+ years of Verilog HDL programming experience required.

Experience with both Altera and AMD (Xilinx) FPGA device families.

Familiarity with using FPGA High Speed SERDES features and DDR3/DDR4 memory interfaces.

Experience with using FPGA devices with embedded processors like Xilinx Zynq SoC and Altera SoC devices.

Ability to testbench and simulate RTL code. Questa Simulator a bonus.

Bonus Points if You Have

Knowledge of script driven FPGA build processes.

Experience in Schematic Capture and Printed Circuit Board Design.

Ability to operate in a Linux environment.

Experience in Audio/Video or AVB over ethernet networks.

What Makes You Eligible

Willingness to travel up to 15% domestically and internationally

Willingness to work in a full time office environment in Richardson, TX

HARMAN will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

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

"Be Brilliant" employee recognition and rewards program

An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

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Pay Transparency

$ 90,750 - $ 133,100

Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation are also available, such as bonuses or commission.

Pay is based on a wide range of factors, including, without limitation, skill set, experience, training, location, and business need. While the above range is a reasonable estimate of the wage range for this position, please note the disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographical differential associated with the location where the position may be filled. Benefits HARMAN is interested in the health and wellbeing of you and your family and offers a range of benefits designed to support your needs for holistic wellbeing. Benefits and perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with HARMAN, and may include paid vacation and holidays, paid sick leave, volunteer leave, and paid bonding and care giver leave. Employees may also be eligible to participate in comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, fertility support and adoption assistance, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan with employer match, short and long term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.

About 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.

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.(www.harman.com )

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 [e-mail] . Requests will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis in accordance with applicable law.