Northridge, California, USA
1 day ago
Summer Intern - Acoustic Engineering
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 every day.

About the Role

HARMAN’s diverse portfolio of businesses and customers offer interns a great opportunity to gain exposure to a wide range of project and practices. As a member of our team, your primary roles will be to assist with hands-on assembly, test and troubleshooting of mechanical systems and prototype loudspeaker assemblies.



What You Will Do

Constructs, tests, and troubleshoots prototype and production loudspeakers and subassemblies using schematics, parts lists or verbal instructions and established testing guidelines and reports progress back to the appropriate Mechanical or Acoustic Systems Engineer.

Supports Systems Engineers and Engineering Leadership in development of new products and sustaining engineering.

Prepares for lab tours and presentations.

Other projects which may be assigned

What You Need

Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree program in Sophomore year or later, or graduate/Ph.D. program at an accredited institution taking at least one class in the semester prior to the internship program and returning to school for at least one semester upon completion of the internship program.

Degree must be in related are of work with courses in Acoustics, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Audio Production, Music or related fields.

Product application knowledge for technology products in audio.

Must have strong oral and written communication skills and be able to confidently interact and present information to leadership.

Must work collaboratively with strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.

What is Nice to Have

Some experience in a recording environment

Some experience in content creation

Fluency in Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, or other DAWs.

Experience with immersive audio.

What Makes You Eligible

Must provide own housing and transportation to/from work in the Northridge, CA office

Must possess unrestricted work authorization

Must provide full work availability from May 2025 to August 2025 and be able to work 40 hours per week.

Highly prefer candidates who live within a commutable distance.

What We Offer

Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)

Real-world work assignments and the opportunity to make an impact on our business.

Opportunity to collaborate with talented teams across the organization.

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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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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