Summer Intern - System 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.

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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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.