Solution Architect / System Engineer

Job title: Solution Architect / System Engineer

About the Role

The Solution Architect / System Engineer is responsible for managing and overseeing the technical blueprint for complex automotive software and systems, ensuring alignment with Harman business needs and customer specifications. They bridge the gap between business requirements and technical implementation, guiding teams in the design, development, and integration of software and hardware components. Customer and system requirements management are key focal points for product stakeholders both inside and outside Harman.

What You'll Do

• System Design and Architecture: Developing and maintaining the system architecture, ensuring it aligns with requirements and best practices.
• Validation and Testing: Defining and executing validation plans, ensuring the system meets performance, safety, and quality standards.
• Integration and Testing: Integrating different system components and ensuring their proper functioning within the broader vehicle system.
• Requirements Management: Identifying and translating customer needs and stakeholder requirements into system-level specifications.
• Troubleshooting and Problem Solving: Identifying and resolving technical issues that arise during development and testing.
• Collaboration and Communication: Working closely with various teams (hardware, software, mechanical) and stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution.
• Standardization and Innovation: Contributing to the standardization of central computer systems and fostering innovative solutions.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintaining accurate documentation of the system design, validation results, and problem-solving activities.

What We're Looking For

• Strong understanding of Central Compute Unit (CCU) technologies and their applications in automotive systems.
• Experience with system engineering processes, including requirements management, system design, validation, and integration.
• Familiarity with relevant standards and regulations for automotive safety and performance.
• Proficiency in tools for system modeling, simulation, and analysis.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in an agile development environment is a plus.
• A bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant engineering field (e.g., electrical, mechanical, computer science).
• In-depth knowledge of software and system architecture, embedded systems, vehicle EE architecture, and communication protocols.
• Experience with Automotive Systems Engineering including SysML 1.5.
• Experience with infotainment systems, ADAS, or other automotive software and hardware components.
• Expert knowledge of requirements management.
• Knowledge of embedded software and system.
• Knowledge of Requirements Management Tools (Doors Next Generation, DOORS, Doors exchange mechanism), IBM Jazz tool chain (DNG, RTC), SystemWeaver, etc.
• Configuration management rules and tools, especially IBM ELM/DNG baselining.
• Knowledge of process models (Automotive SPICE®, Functional Safety & Cybersecurity).
• Advanced knowledge on Machine Learning SW and HW architectures and mobile wireless technology (DSPs, ARM, memories, multicore processing, WiFi, 5G, 4G/LTE, 3G, CDMA, 2G, Bluetooth).
• Knowledge of Infotainment Technology such as Navigation, Digital TV, Drive recorder, Mirroring/Projection systems (Apple CarPlay, Android Auto) and rear seat entertainment.
• Ability to communicate advanced and complex concepts persuasively to all levels of the business.
• Fluent communication skills in English and Japanese.

Nice to Have

• Experience in an agile development environment is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• We offer competitive compensation/benefit programs and recognition programs.
• Our own Harman University with regular updates on new technologies and trends via Self Learning and Development trainings to help grow talent.
• Fast-paced, challenging, empowering, collaborative, flexible, and exciting work environments.