Systems Engineer, VX

About the Role

In this role, you will own technical engagement activities to support JOEM growth for HARMAN Visual Experiences, covering software and hardware products that address advanced in-vehicle visual systems. This includes Augmented Reality Head-Up Displays (AR-HUD), QVUE Projection HUD (P-HUD), AR software for HUD, future Windshield Solutions, and automotive display systems based on neoQLED, OLED, and microLED technologies. You will own short-term and long-term product engineering support activities to realize growth for HARMAN and showcase cutting-edge Visual Experiences solutions to OEMs and key stakeholders.

What You Will Do

• Demonstrate strong technical aptitude with experience in automotive hardware, mechanical, software, and optical engineering across Visual Experiences systems
• Engage directly with JOEM customers, supporting engineering and product planning teams for AR-HUD, QVUE (P-HUD), and Display solutions
• Build a strong understanding of the market for Visual Experiences products, including AR-HUD, neoQLED, OLED, and microLED display platforms
• Present Visual Experiences demonstration systems and technology roadmaps at customer events and trade fairs
• Collaborate with OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers to integrate AR-HUD, P-HUD, neoQLED, OLED, and other automotive display systems into vehicle platforms
• Perform limited optical performance validation and on-site testing for HUD and display systems
• Utilize luminance meters, photometers, and camera-based systems to evaluate display optical performance
• Familiarity with compliance standards such as SAE J1757, ISO 15008, and display-specific automotive requirements
• Support hands-on product demo setup, debugging, software feature validation, display tuning, and environmental measurements
• Drive evaluation of market feedback with product managers and technical leads to support roadmap and change control decisions
• Tailor demonstrations to customer use cases, providing pre-sales technical support and addressing OEM questions
• Support troubleshooting during demos, vehicle integration, logging, and customer drive evaluations
• Support requirements collection, specifications, customer-specific documentation, and vehicle product planning
• Collaborate with HMI/UX teams to render HUD and display content optimized for AR-HUD, QVUE, neoQLED, OLED, and other automotive display systems
• Conduct training sessions for OEMs on Visual Experiences product setup, calibration, diagnostics, and operation
• Partner with sales, marketing, and product teams to create impactful Visual Experiences demonstration strategies
• Act as the key Japan-based technical interface to the global Visual Experiences product team

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in engineering, information technology, or related field; MBA preferred
• 10–15 years of experience with engineering and product management background
• Strong ability to explain complex technical topics clearly to customers and stakeholders
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Technical understanding of AR-HUD, QVUE (P-HUD), automotive displays (neoQLED, OLED, microLED), optics, software, and vehicle E/E architecture
• Excellent written and verbal English language skills

What Makes You Eligible

• Willingness to travel up to 25%, domestically and internationally
• Ability to work in an office in Japan
• Successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen

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 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!

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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. ()