Wireless Engineer Short Range Devices

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
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A Career at HARMAN Automotive
We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Automotive, we give you the keys to fast-track your career.
Engineer audio systems and integrated technology platforms that augment the driving experience
Combine ingenuity, in-depth research, and a spirit of collaboration with design and engineering excellence
Advance in-vehicle infotainment, safety, efficiency, and enjoyment
What You’ll Be Part Of
Short Range Devices (SRD) are becoming more and more important in the car. Handsfree Call uses Bluetooth, CarPlay and Android Auto are based on WiFi, V2X is key technologies to enable Autonomous Driving and UWB/NFC are the part of Passive Keyless Entry.
As a Wireless Engineer (Short Range Devices), you will support the development and validation of wireless technologies across multiple projects.
You will work closely with experienced experts, contributing to real-world RF and wireless solutions while further developing your technical expertise. This role is suitable for both recent graduates and experienced engineers, depending on your level of experience and ability to take ownership of tasks.
You will be part of the Short Range Devices team in SBU Connectivity and directly report to a manager in Karlsbad/Germany. The team is spitted between Karlsbad/Germany and Bucharest/Romania. You will be located Bucharest / Romania.
How You’ll Make An Impact
Support the development and integration of short-range wireless technologies (e.g., Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi, UWB, NFC, RFID)
Work across multiple projects, contributing to different phases of wireless system development
Collaborate with experienced engineers to learn and apply RF and wireless engineering best practices
Assist in RF measurements, debugging, and performance analysis
Support testing and validation activities in both lab and development environments
Help analyze and troubleshoot wireless communication issues
Contribute to technical documentation, test reports, and design reviews
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, software, testing, and system engineering)
What Makes You A Strong Fit
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Radio Frequency Engineering, or a related technical field
Open to recent graduates: as a junior engineer, you will be supported and mentored by an experienced team to help you grow and develop your skills, while bringing:
Strong academic interest in subjects such as:
Wireless communication systems (Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi, UWB, NFC, RFID)
RF and high-frequency (HF) engineering
Signal processing fundamentals
Measurement and laboratory techniques
Analog and digital electronics
Solid understanding of:
Analog and digital circuit design principles
Digital interfaces (e.g., SPI, I²C, UART, USB or similar)
Basic knowledge of RF measurement equipment (e.g., spectrum analyzers, signal generators, network analyzers)
Familiarity with analytical or scripting tools such as Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW
Basic knowledge of Linux environments and simple scripting (e.g., Bash or shell scripts)
Ability to understand and work with technical documentation
Hands-on mindset and willingness to work in lab environments
For experienced candidates:
Proven experience in wireless engineering, RF system development, or short-range communication technologies
Strong hands-on experience with RF measurements, debugging, and performance optimization
Solid understanding of analog and digital electronics, as well as digital interfaces (e.g., SPI, I²C, UART, USB) in real product environments
Experience working on multiple projects and managing technical tasks independently
Familiarity with wireless standards (e.g., Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi, UWB, NFC, RFID) in applied development
Experience with test and validation processes, including troubleshooting and root cause analysis
Familiarity with analytical or scripting tools such as Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW
Basic knowledge of Linux environments and simple scripting (e.g., Bash or shell scripts)
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and support junior engineers
Bonus Points if You Have
Experience collaborating with teams in various geographies
Things To Know
You have a working knowledge of English
You are willing to travel, if necessary.
You have a valid driver’s license.
What We Offer
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 world-class products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, and more)
Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
Competitive wellness benefits
“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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