Engineer, Acoustics Engineering

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 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 the high-end, esteemed JBL brand
• Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development
• Creating cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience

Position Summary

The Acoustics Engineer is responsible for the design, development, tuning, and validation of professional loudspeaker systems. Working within cross-functional product development teams, this role contributes acoustic expertise throughout the product lifecycle, from concept through production launch. The engineer supports the achievement of performance, cost, reliability, manufacturability, and schedule objectives while helping maintain JBL Professional's reputation for acoustic excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, tune, and validate professional loudspeaker systems.
• Establish acoustic performance targets and support product requirements development.
• Perform acoustic simulation, measurement, analysis, and optimization.
• Design and evaluate loudspeaker enclosures, system alignments, and acoustic architectures.
• Support crossover development, DSP tuning, voicing, and system optimization.
• Collaborate with Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Test & Validation teams.
• Support prototype builds, design reviews, validation activities, and production readiness.
• Analyze technical issues and drive effective engineering solutions.
• Document designs, test results, and engineering recommendations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of acoustic tools, methodologies, and development processes.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's degree in Acoustical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related technical discipline.
• 5–10 years of professional loudspeaker or electroacoustic product development experience.
• Strong understanding of loudspeaker acoustics, system design, measurements, and signal processing.
• Experience with acoustic simulation, measurement, and analysis tools.
• Experience developing products from concept through production.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Qualifications Preferred

• Master's degree in Acoustics or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience with professional audio, installed sound, or touring sound products.
• Knowledge of DSP tuning, system optimization, and electroacoustic measurements.
• Experience with Klippel, SoundCheck, APx, LEAP, COMSOL, MATLAB, Vituix or similar engineering tools.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and product validation methods.

Success Measures

• Acoustic performance and sound quality of released products.
• On-time delivery of engineering commitments.

• Technical quality, accuracy, and completeness of engineering work.
• Effective collaboration across product development teams.
• Continuous improvement of engineering tools and methodologies.

What Makes You Eligible

• Willingness to travel 10% of the time
• Willingness to work in an office in Northridge, CA
• Successfully complete 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.

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.