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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 include stakeholder requirements, requirements and technical 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.
You will report to the Director, HW Core Assets within the HW+ Engineering organization. You will have no direct reports.
What You Will Do
Ownership of system and technical 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 and technical 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
4-6 years of working experience within requirements management and requirements engineering
3+ 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
Be willing to travel up to 10%, domestic and international travel.
Be willing to work in a Harman office in Romania.
Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment (post-offer).
This position requires the use of a HARMAN or customer-owned vehicle. As such, any offer of employment will be contingent upon having a clean driving record, which will be evaluated and determined in HARMAN’s sole discretion, no more than four (4) active points for moving violations (issued by any motor vehicle agency), and no references to operating a vehicle under the influence of controlled substances within the last 10 years.
What We Offer
Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
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
Tuition reimbursement
“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 torace, 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.
