Technologist (Research)

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 every day.

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Corporate

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Corporate, you are integral to our company’s award-winning success.

• Enrich your managerial and organizational talents – from finance, quality, and supply chain to human resources, IT, sales, and strategy
• Augment your comprehensive skillset with expert training across decision-making, change management, leadership, and business development
• Obtain 360-degree support throughout your career life cycle, from early-stage to seasoned leader

About the Role

The Technologist (Research) is a highly hands-on role focused on data collection, prototype building, and acoustic measurements that enable the Experience Intelligence research pipeline. You will build rigs, run experiments, create demos, and produce clean, well-instrumented datasets that feed DSP/ML development and perceptual validation. In Year 1, success is measured by how much you accelerate productization: faster prototypes, faster measurement cycles, and higher quality data that shortens the loop from idea to product-ready evidence.

What You Will Do

• Prototype Building & Demos: Assemble and maintain prototype systems (devices, sensors, audio routing, embedded platforms) and deliver reliable demos for stakeholders.
• Data Collection: Execute structured data capture for ML and evaluation: consistent protocols, metadata discipline, storage/versioning, and QA checks.
• Acoustic Measurements: Run repeatable acoustic measurement workflows (calibration, measurement templates, environment control) and maintain measurement integrity across campaigns.
• Automation & Tools: Write scripts/tools (Python preferred) to automate measurement runs, post-processing, reporting, and dataset packaging.
• Lab Operations & Readiness: Maintain lab equipment readiness, calibration records, test fixtures, and documentation so the team can reproduce results quickly.
• Cross-Functional Support: Partner with DSP, ML, perceptual, connectivity, and test engineers to ensure experiments are instrumented correctly and data is usable.
• AI Tools: Use AI-assisted tools to speed up scripting, troubleshooting, and documentation while keeping traceability and correctness.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Education: BS in EE/ME/Acoustics/Physics/Computer Engineering (or equivalent practical experience).
• Experience: 3+ years in an R&D lab, acoustic measurement environment, prototype engineering, or engineering technologist role.
• Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with measurement equipment, calibration discipline, and data handling. Comfortable with basic audio/DSP concepts.
• Programming: Ability to write and maintain scripts in Python (or similar) for automation and data processing.
• Communication: Strong documentation habits and ability to communicate results/issues clearly to engineers and researchers.

Bonus Points if You Have

• Experience with audio measurement systems (Audio Precision, SoundCheck, HATS rigs, microphone calibration workflows).
• Familiarity with embedded device workflows (flashing, logging, ADB, basic Linux/RTOS concepts).
• Experience supporting ML dataset creation (labeling workflows, privacy/consent discipline).
• Comfort supporting connectivity-related experiments (Bluetooth/Wi‑Fi routing, latency measurements).

What Makes You Eligible

• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment (post-offer).

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 products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, and more)
• 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

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$ 68,250 - $ 100,100

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. 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.