RF Expert 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
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.
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 RF expert you are responsible for RF design of reusable blocks, modules and products with SRD technologies like Bluetooth, WLAN, V2X, UWB and NFC in frequency range up to 9 GHz.
You closely work with Functional Owners of SRD technologies and cover all phases of the RF design: schematic, layout and simulation as well as measurement.
You also take responsibility for the implementation of one of SRD solutions in projects.
You will be part of the Short Range Device 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 validation of RF systems and short-range wireless devices
Perform RF measurements, debugging, and performance analysis in lab environments
Work with RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and signal generators
Contribute to EMC and regulatory testing activities
Collaborate closely with hardware, firmware, and system engineering teams
Analyze and troubleshoot RF-related issues in prototypes and products
Create and maintain technical documentation, test reports, and measurement results
Support the integration of RF and regulatory requirements into product development
Support of Functional Owners and other team members in RF related topics
What Makes You A Strong Fit
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Radio Frequency Engineering 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:
RF and wireless communication systems (Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi, UWB, NFC, RFID)
High‑frequency (HF) engineering
HF Simulation (ADS, HFSS, …)
Basic knowledge in Linux and scripts
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Measurement and laboratory techniques in HF
Signal processing fundamentals
Antennas
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)
Bonus Points if You Have
Experiences in collaboration with teams in various geographies
Initial practical experience through internships, lab work, or student projects is a plus
Things To Know
You have a working knowledge of English
You are willing to travel, if necessary.
You have a valid driver’s license.
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 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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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.