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Description & Requirements
Introduction: 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
As a System Engineering Summer Intern, you will stand at the crossroads of Android, embedded SW development, and EE HW development. You will leverage your critical thinking and curiosity to solve complex multi-domain problems. You will collaborate with developers, engineers, and project managers to develop new automotive features and support the launch of cutting-edge automotive products.
What You Will Do
- Learn to integrate peripheral devices like displays, cameras, GPS, and more. You’ll learn to develop drivers, manage I2C communication, and troubleshoot hardware interactions.
- Actively support defect triage. You’ll get hands on in-vehicle, analyze logs, and learn to use the 8D process.
- Own the development of Android features. You’ll develop apps, enhance frameworks, and expand the capabilities of our intelligent cockpit products.
- Actively support performance optimizations for our products. You will learn how to use kernel traces, boot charts, startup logs and more to make our products faster and more reliable.
- Support manufacturing related issues and validation. Learn how products get produced at scale and how to solve the kind of problems that come with a new product launch.
What You Need to Be Successful
- Exposure to SW Development (Java, Kotlin, C, or C ). Be able to speak about past projects or learnings.
- A disposition to learn new skills and an interest in automotive development.
- An analytical mindset and willingness to do technical work.
- Good communication skills, be able to speak to technical and non-technical audiences.
Bonus Points if You Have
- Experience with automotive development
- Experience with Android, QNX, or Linux development/operating systems
- If you have used ADB before, this job might be right for you
- Experience with CAN, I2C, SPI, and/or UART.
- Experience developing with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or Ethernet.
- Skills with Python or other scripting languages.
- EE design skills – Read and create EE schematics.
- EE hands-on skills – soldering, hand tools, debugging
What Makes You Eligible
- Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's Degree program at an accredited institution having completed your Sophomore year or later, taking at least one class in the semester/quarter before participation in the internship program, and returning to school for at least one semester upon completion of the internship program
- Must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA
- Be willing to work in an office in Novi, Michigan.
- Fluent in English
- Able to provide your own housing and transportation to/from work.
- Must possess unrestricted work authorization.
- Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment
- Must provide full work availability from May 18, 2026 through August 7, 2026 and be able to work 40 hours per week
What We Offer
- Flexible work environment, allowing for hybrid work for positions/tasks that can be performed outside a HARMAN location
- Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
- Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
- Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria
- An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development
Pay Transparency
Freshman: $21.00
Sophomore: $23.00
Junior: $25.00
Senior: $27.00
Master: $32.00
Doct: $38.00
Dependent on the internship offered, pay is based on factors, including without limitation, the applicant's level of education and business need.
Benefits
HARMAN is interested in your health and wellbeing and offers benefits designed to support your wellbeing. Benefits and perks may vary depending on the nature of your relationship with HARMAN, and may include paid sick leave and medical benefits.
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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!
Important Notice: Recruitment Scams
Please be aware that HARMAN recruiters will always communicate with you from an '@harman.com' email address. We will never ask for payments, banking, credit card, personal financial information or access to your LinkedIn/email account during the screening, interview, or recruitment process. If you are asked for such information or receive communication from an email address not ending in '@harman.com' about a job with HARMAN, please cease communication immediately and report the incident to us through: harmancareers@harman.com.
HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. HARMAN strives to hire the best qualified candidates and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse marketplaces and communities of our global colleagues and customers. 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.HARMAN attracts, hires, and develops employees based on merit, qualifications and job-related performance.(www.harman.com)
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