System Requirements Engineer

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 HARMANAs 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

About the Role

You will be responsible for requirements engineering aspects of the overall development process for our connectivity projects and products. This position requires a broad background in development processes for automotive systems, as well as at least a basic understanding of the product functionalities and features. Your main focus is on the content of the related requirement specifications on different levels which includes stakeholder requirements, system requirements. This requires a comprehensive understanding of the requirements management guidelines and the corresponding needs. In your position you will closely collaborate with technical experts (architects, domain experts, functional owners, etc.) with respect to the requirements specification content. Therefore you should have excellent communication skills and be able to provide technical leadership, evaluate tradeoffs, resolve issues and work proactively towards the process goals. It's essential for you to communicate effectively and to provide your work products on a high quality level.

Your Team

The Requirements Engineer will report to the System Engineering Director and will typically be assigned to multiple projects. This position does not have any direct reports. It's expected to lead assigned team members through the matrix organization.

What You Will Do

• Ownership of system requirements specifications for assigned programs (awarded programs and/or RFIs/RFQs):
  • Analyze the stakeholder requirements (incl. relevant regulations, standards and norms) to capture clearly and concisely what is required for the project or product
  • Drive the definition and grooming of system requirements specs incl. writing high-quality requirements
  • Closely collaborate with technical experts with respect to the requirements specifications content (requirement content / scope / meaning / correctness / completeness, attribute content / correctness, linkage correctness / completeness)
  • Initiate, conduct and support reviews of requirements specs
  • Drive the reuse of requirements specs in order to support the identification of synergies and opportunities for spec & design reuse
  • Manage requirements baselines for the project or product
  • Monitor requirements and traceability metrics in order to meet the corresponding targets (aka. Process KPIs)
• Stakeholder Management:
  • Focal point for requirements engineering topics for assigned program(s)/domain(s)
  • Maintain an organized repository of both, customer and 3rd party requirements specifications.
  • Support analysis, clarification, alignment and consolidation of stakeholder requirements
• Change Request Management:
  • Support impact analysis and clarification of change requests
  • Consolidation of change requests with existing requirements
• Requirements Open Issues Management:
  • Identify and track issues that arise from requirements development and downstream activities
  • Triage issues based on severity and urgency
  • Collaborate with Functional Owners, Subject Matter Experts, Architects and other stakeholders to drive resolution of open issues related to requirements engineering & management
• Process/Tools:
  • Master the usage of the Harman standard tools for requirements management and support stakeholders in their appropriate and effective usage
  • Ensure compliance to ASPICE level 3
  • Identify opportunities and make recommendations for improvements of tools and processes
  • Develop requirements engineering strategy and traceability concept for assigned program(s)/domain(s) in compliance with ASPICE

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent
• 5+ years of working experience within requirements management and requirements engineering
• 5+ years experience with requirements management tools like DOORS and/or DNG
• Basic understanding of automotive systems and their functionalities and features
• Profound knowledge of requirements engineering principles
• Comprehensive knowledge of requirements management process
• Basic understanding of RFI/RFQ process
• Excellent communication and moderation skills
• Excellent English communication skills, both, written and verbal
• Knowledge of process frameworks, e.g. Automotive SPICE

Bonus Points if You Have

• Qualification for requirements engineers, e.g. "IREB Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering"
• Knowledge about configuration management rules and tools

What Makes You Eligible

• Willing to travel up to 30%, domestic only OR domestic and international travel

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment
• 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
• "Be Brilliant" employee recognition and rewards program
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

You Belong Here

HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you – all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.

About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology

Ever since the 1920s, we've been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.

Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today's most sought-after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world's ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners and each other.

If you're ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact, join our talent community today

HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or Protected Veterans status. HARMAN offers a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training, and competitive compensation. )

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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.

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