Engineer, New Technology & Innovation - Acoustic Measurement & Evaluation

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.

Do you want to work for some of the world’s leading audio brands? Become a part of the HARMAN team and get to work for JBL and Harman/Kardon.

By joining HARMAN, you'll dive headfirst into the exciting world of headphones, portable speakers, party boxes and other audio technologies, and contribute to the success of Harman Lifestyle EMEA business. The consumer audio industry is fast paced, fun and dynamic and we’re looking for someone who is proactive, loves to work with a lot of different stakeholders from all over Europe and has creative ideas.

You will join our new Acoustics Engineering Lab within Harman Consumer Audio, based in Kvistgaard, Denmark in the position of:

Engineer New Technology & Innovation - Acoustic Measurement & Evaluation

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, Harman Kardon, Mark Levinson and Revel.
- Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development.
- Create pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates listening experience.

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 consumer audio systems. 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.

What You’ll Be Part Of

The Consumer Audio New Technology & Innovation (NT&I) team is at the center of audio technology innovation, supporting the development of HARMAN's next-generation consumer audio products, including over-ear headphones, true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds, and open wireless stereo (OWS) devices. The NT&I Denmark team is seeking a Senior Engineer, Acoustic Measurement & Evaluation, to lead the development, execution, and continuous improvement of acoustic measurement and subjective evaluation methodologies for consumer audio products.

The successful candidate will be responsible for objective acoustic characterization of loudspeakers, headphones, earbuds, and emerging audio devices, as well as the design and management of laboratory test environments and listening evaluation programs.

This role combines deep expertise in electroacoustic measurements, data analysis, listening science, and laboratory operations to ensure industry-leading audio performance across our product portfolio.

How You’ll Make An Impact:

- Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership in acoustic measurement and evaluation, establishing best practices, and driving continuous improvement of measurement capabilities, tools, and processes.
- Acoustic Measurement & Characterization: Lead the objective acoustic characterization of speakers, headphones, earbuds, and emerging audio products, utilizing advanced measurement techniques to assess frequency response, distortion, directivity, sensitivity, noise performance, and sound pressure capabilities.
- Subjective Evaluation & Listening Science: Design and conduct subjective listening evaluations, including listener panel management, competitive benchmarking, and the development of scientifically robust methodologies for assessing sound quality and user experience.
- Data Analysis & Performance Insights: Analyse and interpret objective and subjective performance data, generating actionable insights and developing meaningful correlations between acoustic measurements and listener preferences.
- Measurement Methodology & Standards: Develop, validate, and maintain measurement methodologies and standards, ensuring acoustic evaluations are accurate, repeatable, and aligned across development teams and laboratories.
- Acoustic Laboratory Development: Design, establish, and maintain state-of-the-art acoustic test facilities, including listening rooms, anechoic and semi-anechoic environments, ear-simulator and HATS-based measurement systems, and automated test platforms.
- Collaboration: Provide acoustic measurement and evaluation support for internally developed technologies, algorithms, and proof-of-concept systems, and collaborate with cross-functional teams on product validation, troubleshooting, performance optimization, and deployment.

What Makes You A Strong Fit:

Education & Experience:

- M.S. or Ph.D. in Acoustics, Audio Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Signal Processing, Physics, or a related field.
- At least 8 years of experience in acoustic measurement, audio product development, electroacoustic testing, or acoustic research.
- Demonstrated experience leading technical initiatives and driving improvements in measurement methodologies, laboratory capabilities, or audio evaluation processes.

Technical Skills:

- Strong expertise in objective acoustic measurement and characterization of speakers, headphones, earbuds, and related audio systems, including frequency response, distortion, directivity, sensitivity, noise, and SPL performance.
- Deep understanding of psychoacoustics, listening science, and subjective evaluation methodologies (e.g., MUSHRA test) including statistical analysis.
- Hands-on experience with industry-standard tools such as Audio Precision APx, SoundCheck, ear simulators, and precision measurement microphones (e.g., from Brüel & Kjær, GRAS).
- Proficiency in Python and/or MATLAB for measurement automation, signal processing, data analysis, and visualization.

Bonus Points if You Have :

- Experience with active noise control, headphone hear-through, spatial audio, noise reduction, AI-based audio processing, and other advanced audio technologies.
- Experience applying AI and data-driven approaches to acoustic evaluation, listening-test analysis, perceptual modelling, or measurement automation.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively within and across teams.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of driving projects with a high degree of ownership.
- Passion for audio quality, innovation, and continuous learning.

Things To Know:

- This position collaborates with global teams, and occasional early-morning or evening meetings may be required to work with colleagues in China and the United States.
- Occasional international travel to other HARMAN sites is required.
- Professional working proficiency in English is required for effective day-to-day communication with regional engineering teams.
- Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment (post-offer).

What You Can Expect:

- A hybrid work environment that balances flexibility with in-person collaboration, with most office-based roles onsite three days a week.
- Access to employee discounts on HARMAN and Samsung products (including JBL, Harman / Kardon, AKG, and others).
- Learning and development opportunities through our award-winning HARMAN University programs.
- Wellness benefits designed to support your overall well-being.
- Tuition reimbursement support.
- Access to the HARMAN campus fitness center and cafeteria, where available.
- An inclusive and diverse work environment that supports both your 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.