IAV is currently seeking a highly motivated
Senior Infotainment / Audio Design Engineer to join our team and support the development of next-generation infotainment systems for all-electric pickup trucks and rugged SUVs.
In this role, you will lead the design and delivery of premium in-vehicle audio hardware solutions, working across global teams and suppliers to bring cutting-edge infotainment experiences from concept through production.
Essential Responsibilities & Activities:- Responsible for the electrical hardware design and development of infotainment audio components, including speakers, amplifiers, and related subsystems
- Own delivery from concept development through virtual design, validation, testing, and production launch
- Collaborate with Purchasing and Finance to develop technical requirements supporting sourcing, supplier selection, and cost targets
- Partner with Tier 1 suppliers, customer module owners, and design/release engineers to define, validate, and release infotainment audio components
- Perform and support virtual, bench, vehicle-level, and field validation testing to ensure performance, durability, and quality targets are met
- Participate in DFMEA, ISO 26262 functional safety activities, worst-case circuit analysis, and other engineering reviews
- Ensure compliance with all applicable safety standards, regulatory requirements, and automotive best practices
- Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance sound quality, system performance, and overall customer experience
- Support manufacturing readiness, including input into production processes and facility design for Scout programs
- Manage supplier performance to achieve program targets for cost, quality, and delivery timing
- Contribute to a collaborative, high-performance team culture that promotes innovation and continuous learning.
- All other duties as assigned.
Requirements- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field
- 10+ years of experience in automotive infotainment and/or audio systems development
- Proven experience delivering components across the full product lifecycle (concept, design, validation, and launch)
- Strong expertise in audio system hardware design, including amplifiers, speakers, and signal paths
- Knowledge of infotainment system architecture, including System-on-Chip (SoC) platforms and related hardware interfaces
- Understanding of infotainment system integration with vehicle domains (communications, chassis, diagnostics/OBD, and network systems)
- Experience with automotive validation and verification processes, tools, and methodologies
- Strong problem-solving skills with use of structured engineering approaches (e.g., Six Sigma, DFMEA)
- Familiarity with CAE tools and simulation-based design approaches
- Ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and global organizations
- Strong communication and organizational skills with attention to detail
- Willingness to travel, as needed
Benefits- 401K with company matching
- PTO (Paid Time Off) starts at 20days/year with 1 day accumulation per year
- Health/Dental/Vision insurance starts on date of hire
- Health saving account
- Flexible spending account
- Life insurance
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability (covered 100% premium)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Training and Development
- Paid Holidays
- Employee assistance program
- Employee Discount
- Referral program
