Description & Requirements About the Role Harman and JBL technical and market leadership is driven by the best loudspeaker systems technology in the world. This is an opportunity to join an elite team to develop the next generation of world-class sound products.
JBL professional is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to help shape the next generation of world - class professional loudspeakers. In this role, you won ' t just design products , you ' ll define the sound and performance standards for an entire product family, taking concepts from the earliest sketch all the way through mass production.
You'll work alongside a team of elite engineers, industrial designers, and product innovators who share a passion for delivering exceptional audio experiences. If you love creating loudspeaker systems that push boundaries in sound performance, reliability, and design, this is your next home.
What You Will Do - Drive the engineering vision for new JBL Professional loudspeakers from concept through launch.
- Evaluate new product proposals and collaborate with product management on feasibility, scope, and design direction.
- Own, c reate and maintain product requirement s specification and d esign architecture .
- Create innovative acoustic designs, run simulations, prototype , and demonstrate feasibility to stakeholders.
- Serve as the acoustic authority for the project, guiding interdisciplinary teams through engineering tradeoffs.
- Work cross - functionally with the global engineering team and project management to keep technical milestones on track and resolve challenges proactively.
- Act as the acoustic specialist for research, new technologies , and platform projects.
- Mentor and support other engineers and technicians, helping elevate engineering excellence across the team.
What You Need to Be Successful - Bachelor's degree in Acoustics, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field or experience .
- 6+ years of experience designing loudspeaker systems or advanced acoustic devices.
- Deep expertise of acoustic engineering fundamentals, transducer behavior, and system - level design.
- Hands - on experience with simulation tools such as COMSOL or SolidWorks.
- Proficiency with acoustic measurement systems: Klippel R&D, Listen SoundCheck , EASRA, or equivalent.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to clearly articulate complex engineering concepts.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Bonus Points if You Have - Master's or PhD in relevant engineering discipline.
- Experience bringing products from concept to high volume manufacturing.
- Patents or peer reviewed technical publications.
What Makes You Eligible - Willingness to travel 10% of the time
- Willingness to work in an office in Northridge, CA
- Successfully c omple te a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment
What We Offer - 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 .
- Tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
- "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
$ 134,250 - $ 196,900
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.
BenefitsHARMAN 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.
