Audio Electronics Engineer

Audio Electronics Engineer

Position: Electronics Engineer (Audio)

Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience

Due to continued year on year growth, [Employer hidden] are looking to appoint a number of Audio Electronics Engineer at varying levels, to join our established team on a full-time permanent basis. These are important positions within the R&D team and you will be key in driving the development of new audio products from initial design, through to production and post-production maintenance.

Launched in 2007, [Employer hidden] are an internationally recognised Audio Design and Amplification Company. We are a company of musicians who we are truly passionate about what we do and understand the importance of great tone – whether practicing at home or on stage in a live environment.

[Employer hidden] are based in Northampton, England with over 100 years combined experience in guitar amplification design and production. We are totally committed to providing people with the ultimate tools for self-expression.

The duties and responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

• Assisting with the design, input and modification of electronic schematics, with guidance from the Chief Engineer and experienced team.
• Undertaking the building and testing of electronic prototypes.
• Advising and assisting with the sourcing of components for prototype production and testing.
• Writing and performing new audio product tests, recording and presenting results.
• Setting up Speaker test environments.
• Brainstorming new product ideas and technical requirements/ specifications.
• Communicating with UK and overseas teams on project-specific topics.
• Assisting other day-to day technical activities of the R&D department.
• Possible, infrequent overseas travel as required – this is not essential, however can be an exciting opportunity for an engineer to broaden their knowledge and experience.

The ideally sought candidate will possess the following:

• Degree qualified in electronics or similar engineering subject.
• 2+ years’ commercial experience in electronic design, ideally in audio electronics.
• Audio experience working with ADC/DAC (Analogue/Digital Converters) and associated components, Op-amps etc.
• High speed digital electronics experience, working with microcontrollers, DSPs etc.
• PCB layout experience.

The below skills would be beneficial, however not essential.

• Commercial proficiency using Altium design software.
• Appreciation of EMC and its considerations during design.
• Experience using Audio Precision test equipment.
• Experience with project coordination, helping to deliver a project from concept through to delivery.

The Person fit

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• Guitar or bass player is preferred.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Independent and self-reliant.
• A flexible approach to work.

Environment

• [Employer hidden] is a very unique environment; we are all musicians and dress code is very relaxed.
• Our teams are experts in their field and we are incredibly passionate about our products and the industry as a whole.
• Most of our staff have worked in the industry for a long time and we are looking for candidates who wish to grow with the company and share in our current and future success.
• Office hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday, with a willingness to work extra hours as and when required to achieve project deliverables to schedule.
• Flexible approach to working hours/environment where possible, according to business needs.

Please apply with an up-to-date CV and tailored cover letter for an immediate response. We are looking to hold interviews asap of which an initial telephone conversation would be the first step.