HARMAN International

Engineer Functional Safety

HARMAN International  •  Bucharest, RO (Onsite)  •  1 hour ago
Apply
AI can make mistakes so check important info. Chat history is never stored.

Job Description


General information


Location:

Bucharest - Bucharest, Romania

Job Family:

Engineering

Worker Type Reference:

Regular - Permanent

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Career Level:

T3

Job ID:

R-54517-2026


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

You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop the future HARMAN automotive products and provide technical leadership and mentoring to functional safety engineers within projects and across the global safety community. You bring in your passion and experience to meet the challenging aspects for robustness and functional safety properties to HARMAN domain controller, display and connectivity solutions.

What You Will Do

  • Elicit, document and review for functional safety requirements (ASIL) with engineering disciplines in line with architectural definition

  • Determine the safety performance and execute safety analyses according target architecture

  • Consider machine learning aspects for Functional Safety requirements and methods

  • Consider and align Functional Safety needs with Cyber-Security solutions

  • Derive and align the necessary verification and validation activities with internal partners

  • Define and coordinate measures to ensure the needed safety properties according to product targets

  • Drive Safety integration concepts with development partners from Harman and evaluate safety capabilities of complex supply parts based on “Assumption of Use”

  • Review and provide guidance on safety analyses, safety concepts, and customer-facing safety work products prepared by less experienced engineers.

What You Need to Be Successful

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent

  • Knowledge of safety-critical systems and related standards (ISO 26262, SOTIF)

  • Expertise in safety analysis methods (HARA, FTA, FMEDA, FMEA, STPA, Safety for AI)

  • Strong ability to work effectively in a global, matrixed organization and build trusted stakeholder relationships

Bonus Points if You Have

  • Experience with multimodal sensor data handling, perception, and fusion principles

  • Strong technical leadership and coaching experience

  • Profound understanding of model-based development and state-of-the-art Safety & Cyber-Security tools

  • Structured and methodical working style with ability to manage multiple parallel initiatives

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills

What Makes You Eligible

  • Fluency in English (written and spoken)
  • Willingness to travel internationally, if required by project needs.
  • Ability to work effectively in a global and cross-cultural environment

What We Offer

  • 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
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • “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. ( www.harman.com)


Pay Transparency

L 246,000 - L 360,800
The above represents the annual gross base salary range for this role.

Variable compensation and allowances: Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation may also be available, such as quarterly or annual bonus pay, commission payments, long term incentive compensation, or certain allowances. Further details will be made available as part of the recruitment process.

How we set pay: The pay posted is a reasonable estimate of the wage range anticipated for this position. Pay is determined using objective, job-related criteria such as relevant experience, skills, role scope/responsibilities, and location-based market factors (where applicable). In appropriate circumstances, based on objective, job-related factors, the final determination on pay may deviate from the posted range.

Pay history: Please do not include current or past pay information in your application. We do not request pay history as part of our recruitment process.

Benefits: HARMAN is interested in supporting the health and wellbeing of employees and offers a range of benefits. Offerings vary by country and employment arrangement and reflect a combination of statutory requirements and company-provided programs. These may include paid time off and holidays, sick and family leave, as well as health and wellbeing support and retirement or savings plans where applicable, along with other locally relevant benefits. Further details will be made available as part of the recruitment process.

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', ‘@careers.harman.com’ or ‘@harmanglobal.avature.net’ 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 one of the above email domains about a job with HARMAN, please cease communication immediately and report the incident to us through: harmancareers@harman.com.

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.

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)

HARMAN is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at harmancareers@harman.com Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.
HARMAN International

About HARMAN International

Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, HARMAN designs and manufactures consumer and professional audio products, automotive electronics and audio systems -- but we also do so much more. We’re engineering the future of connectivity—where every interaction is smarter, faster, and more immersive. Our iconic audio brands bring premium sound to consumers and audio/visual professionals worldwide. More than 50 million vehicles globally rely on HARMAN’s technologies to deliver safer, smarter, and more intuitive in-cabin experiences. HARMAN is a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and has approximately 25,000 employees around the world. HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. HARMAN offers a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation. Looking for a challenge where your experience is valued? Come see what you can achieve as a leader with HARMAN!

Industry
Hardware & Semiconductors
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Stamford, Connecticut
Year Founded
1980
Social Media