Summer Intern - Software Engineering, Architecture & Requirements

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 an Architecture & Requirements Summer Intern, you will support the development of system and software architecture and requirements artifacts for complex, cross-functional engineering initiatives. This individual contributor role provides hands-on exposure to real-world architecture practices spanning modern software platforms such as Android, Linux, and real-time embedded systems. You will also gain exposure to vehicle architectures, in-vehicle networking, and engineering considerations related to functional safety and cybersecurity. In addition, you will contribute to the development of AI-assisted tooling and automation to improve how architecture and requirements work is performed. In this role, you will report to a manager within the Architecture & Requirements organization.

What You Will Do

• Support the development and refinement of system, software, and stakeholder requirements across complex embedded and software-intensive systems.
• Assist with the creation of system and software architecture artifacts such as diagrams, functional decompositions, and interface definitions.
• Gain exposure to software architecture spanning modern platforms including Android, Linux, and real-time embedded environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software, hardware, safety, cybersecurity, quality, and product to support technical alignment.
• Participate in architecture and requirements reviews, technical discussions, and design walkthroughs.
• Contribute to documentation and artifact management using tools such as Confluence, Jira, SharePoint, and SysML/UML modeling tools.
• Support analysis related to vehicle architectures and in-vehicle networking concepts.
• Assist with identifying gaps, inconsistencies, or improvement opportunities in architecture and requirements artifacts.
• Help design and prototype AI-assisted tooling to improve workflows such as requirements quality, traceability, documentation generation, and artifact analysis.
• Develop lightweight proofs of concept (scripts, workflows, automation, or prototypes) to support process and tooling improvement.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Completed coursework in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Interest in system and software architecture, embedded systems, or large-scale software platforms.
• Basic understanding of software development concepts and system design principles.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to organize complex information and produce clear written documentation.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn about topics such as Android, Linux, real-time systems, vehicle architectures, functional safety, and cybersecurity.
• Interest in applying AI or automation to improve engineering productivity.

Bonus Points if You Have

• Completed coursework or projects involving embedded systems, operating systems, computer architecture, or distributed systems.
• Exposure to automotive or mobility topics such as vehicle architectures, in-vehicle networking, ADAS, infotainment, or software-defined vehicles.
• Familiarity with concepts related to functional safety (i.e., ISO 26262) or cybersecurity.
• Exposure to UML, SysML, or requirements engineering practices.
• Experience using tools such as Confluence, Git, or modeling tools like Enterprise Architect.
• Experience experimenting with AI tools, large language models, automation workflows, or building prototypes.

What Makes You Eligible

• Must be currently enrolled in a related Bachelor's Degree program or higher 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.
• Be willing to work remotely
• 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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