Summer Internship (Project Recording Firmware for Wearables)

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.

Do you want to work for some of the world’s leading audio brands? Become a part of the HARMAN team and get to work for JBL and Harman/Kardon.

By joining HARMAN, you'll dive headfirst into the exciting world of headphones, portable speakers, party boxes and other audio technologies, and contribute to the success of Harman Lifestyle EMEA business. The consumer audio industry is fast paced, fun and dynamic and we’re looking for someone who is proactive, loves to work with a lot of different stakeholders from all over Europe and has creative ideas.

You will join our new Acoustics Lab within Harman Consumer Lifestyle, based in Kvistgaard, Denmark in the position of:

Summer Internship Project Recording Firmware for Wearables)

The global New Technology & Innovation (NT&I) team is at the center of audio technology support in Harman’s innovative products. Consumer Audio Lab Denmark (CALD), the NT&I Denmark team, is seeking a talented and motivated student to join us for a three-month project on building a Recording Firmware for Wearables.

Description:

Spatial audio creates a three-dimensional sound experience to users, mimicking how sound is perceived in the real world. It enhances the enjoyment of movies, music, and other audio content. Therefore, spatial audio has been gaining more and more attentions within the audio industry, and it has become a popular feature in modern audio devices.

In this project, we focus on multichannel audio recording aiming to capture perceptually relevant aspects of an audio scene given constraints on the hardware capability for wearable devices.

The goal of this project is to build a recording firmware that make recordings using an array with eight microphones where the recordings are stored onto an SD card on EPS32. The main tasks involved in this project are listed as follows.

Build the hardware connecting microphones to ESP32 and PCM1840 (with support from Electrical Engineering team). ESP32 programming. Acoustic experiment, e.g., impulse responses of each microphone.

The project will be performed in Kvistgård and is expected to run through the summer 2024. You will work closely with an Engineering Fellow at HARMAN based in Germany.

Qualifications:

We are looking for a motivated individual with the following qualifications :

Even though the work is in applied research area, we expect an analytical mindset, ability to learn quickly, work independently, and being able to identify problems and find solutions.

What We Offer:

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Don't miss out on the chance to be part of a culture that values excellence and brilliance in all of our employees. Apply now and take the first step towards a career full of brilliant possibilities!

We look forward to receiving your application! Send your application with your resume and letter of motivation. We will process the applications as we receive them. For more information about the position or the recruitment process, feel free to contact our Recruitment department:

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Please note: Only applications in English will be reviewed!

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