Summer Intern – Software Engineering, Architecture & Requirements

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 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