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Principal Systems Engineer

Harman
life insurance, sick time, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Richardson
3000 Research Drive (Show on map)
Sep 12, 2025

Description & Requirements

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

About the Role

Harman Pro is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer with a minimum of 8 years of experience in systems architecture, embedded design, and full lifecycle product development for professional Audio, Video, and Control products. This role requires deep technical expertise in requirements engineering, cross-domain coordination, including hardware, firmware, software, and networked protocols. The engineer will lead architecture definition, interface design, and system validation while collaborating with product management to translate market requirements into scalable, high-performance solutions. Responsibilities include technical project leadership-covering estimation, scheduling, risk management, and resource planning-as well as coordination with internal engineering teams and third-party partners to ensure timely delivery of robust, production-ready systems. A strong foundation in real-time systems, signal processing, and AV interoperability standards is essential, along with excellent communication and stakeholder alignment skills.

Your Team

This position reports to the Director of Systems Engineering, Electronics. This is an individual contributor position and has no direct reports.

What You Will Do

  • Develop system requirements, architecture, and design for audio, video, and control products in the professional A/V market.
  • Maintain a deep understanding of current and emerging technologies and industry best practices.
  • Participate in product development from inception to mass production.
  • Coordinate work between all functional teams to ensure timely delivery of products to the market.
  • Participate in the planning and execution of a long-term roadmap for Harman Pro's product lines.
  • Participate in research projects for proof-of-concept implementation of new technologies and ideas.
  • Drive innovation and technology adoption within engineering.
  • Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the engineering teams to support strategic objectives.
  • Mentor junior engineers to develop a high-performing engineering team.
  • Collaborate with product and project managers to align project objectives with business objectives.
  • Collaborate across functional teams to lead design and architecture decisions for projects.
  • Identify and mitigate potential project risks and challenges.
  • Ensure timely delivery of high-quality solutions that meet or exceed customer expectations.
  • Collaborate effectively with 3rd party vendors and partners.

What You Need to Be Successful

  • BS in engineering or related field.
  • 8+ years of relevant engineering experience on embedded platforms and products.
  • 3+ years of experience leading engineering team(s) as project technical lead or manager.
  • Experience in a wide range of embedded product development from small microprocessors to large multi-core processors.
  • Quickly assess situations, identify root causes, and determine required resources to effectively resolve.
  • Strong knowledge of core networking technologies
  • Experience with requirements management and traceability.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical associates.

Bonus Points if You Have *

  • Cisco CCNA (CCNP or higher preferred)
  • In-depth understanding and practical knowledge of networking systems such as LAN, WAN, firewalls, routers, and switches
  • Comprehensive understanding of network services and protocols such as TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, VLAN
  • Experience with Multicast protocol to include IPGMPv2, IGMPv3, PIM, MSDP
  • Experience with security protocols such as TLS/SSL, IPsec, RADIUS, 802.1x
  • Experience with audio, video, and control products in the Pro A/V market.
  • Fluency in multiple programming and scripting languages.
  • Experience working hands-on with hardware and troubleshooting problems.
  • Experience working with embedded Linux-based and RTOS-based products.
  • Experience with web servers including front-end and back-end technologies.
  • Experience working in a global matrixed organization.
  • Experience with video technologies.
  • Experience with audio signal processing.
  • Fluency with Atlassian Tools (Confluence, Jira, Bitbucket).

What Makes You Eligible

  • Willingness to work in our office in Richardson, TX.
  • Willingness for occasional travel, both domestic and international.
  • Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment.

What We Offer

  • Competitive wellness benefits and 401K Retirement Savings plan.
  • An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages career development opportunities.
  • Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging work-life integration and collaboration in a global environment.
  • Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University's business and leadership academies and extensive course catalog.
  • Tuition Reimbursement.
  • Access to employee discounts on world-class HARMAN products (JBL, Harman/Kardon, etc.).
  • "Be Brilliant" employee recognition and rewards program.
  • An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.
Pay Transparency
$ 120,750 - $ 177,100
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.
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.
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.
If you're ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact, join our talent community today!
Important Notice: Recruitment Scams
Please be aware that HARMAN recruiters will always communicate with you from an '@harman.com' 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 '@harman.com' about a job with HARMAN, please cease communication immediately and report the incident to us through: harmancareers@harman.com.
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)
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