Principal Engineer, Principal Engineer, Test Design & Test Development, LabVIEW, TestStand, VeriStand

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.

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

As a Principal test development engineer, you will contribute to the development of test systems for Harman products, including test rack commissioning for release, test rack operation for projects, test rack maintenance in technical and financial. Explore new test technologies/method based on local trend of market, especially for readiness for new technologies before test running of customer projects. Besides the test rack, you will also responsible for all test fixture and test harness to ensure the validation test can be performed compliance to ISO17025 requirements.

This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports, operating within a global and cross-functional environment, requiring strong coordination and influence across teams.

What You Will Do

• Test rack strategy in Test Vision System, modular simulation/design and build of test rack, test rack and re-usable modules digitization.
• Test rack manufacturing by internal/external resource, test rack SW development/deployment for all products, test rack commissioning and releasing.
• Work on operation of test rack in all phase of test running for success of customer projects execution.  
• Keep all test rack in ready status for potential projects in physical, maintenance asset information according to upgrade plan.
• Manage all development activities to ensure the test fixture and test harness are ready on time.
• Cooperation with internal or external suppliers to manage the full life cycle of test instrumentation.
• Continuously partner with engineers in TTR global on HW/SW/Smart tools development to ensure that test requirements are met in different projects and products, fit for future.

What You Need to Be Successful

• 10+ years’ experience in designing and developing customized (non-standard) automated test systems within Automotive.
• Proficient in automotive communication protocols, including CAN, LIN, and Ethernet, with hands-on experience in development, debugging, and analysis.
• Solid understanding and practical experience in automotive digital audio technologies, such as SPDIF and A2B. Familiarity with broadcast and positioning systems, including AM, FM, DAB, and GNSS (e.g., GPS).
• Proficient in NI test platforms, including LabVIEW, TestStand, and VeriStand, with experience in test system development and integration. Experience with additional programming languages such as Python or C# is preferred.
• Hands-on experience in automotive ECU test, validation, and debugging.
• Strong project communication skills and good command of written and spoken English.
• Experience working in ISO 17025 accredited laboratory to manage the full life cycle validation instrumentation

Bonus Points if You Have

• Experience in database design and development (e.g., SQL-based systems).
• Experience in hardware electronic circuit design, analysis, and debugging.
• Experience in machine vision system development and image processing.
• Familiarity with or practical application of AI-assisted software development techniques.

What Makes You Eligible

• Very fluent of English in both written and oral.
• You are willing to travel, if necessary.
• Due to the nature of global infrastructure, you understand that flexibility in working hours is required.

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment,
• 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
• Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria
• “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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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.