At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop cutting-edge audio technology products with a talented hardware team.
- Company: Join Focusrite Group, a leader in music tech with a vibrant and inclusive culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, private healthcare, and exciting company events.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for personal growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the music industry while working on innovative audio solutions.
- Qualifications: Degree in Electronics Engineering and experience in commercial product design.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 60000 £ per year.
Based: High Wycombe / London / Hybrid
Term: Permanent, Full time
Salary: £45000 - £60000 pa + excellent benefits
The Role
We’re looking for an experienced electronics engineer to join our hardware team and design the next generation of class‑leading audio products. You’ll collaborate with product owners to define features and requirements, produce system‑level designs, select key technologies and components, and design schematics and PCBs. You will plan your work and deliver against production schedules, requiring strong analytical and estimation skills and the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non‑technical peers.
You will spend much of your time designing and debugging hardware, so systematic measurement, analysis and fault‑finding skills are essential. Signal integrity, EMC and analogue debugging experience are also highly desirable. You will contribute to our roadmaps, shaping what products we deliver and how we deliver them, seeing the big picture while understanding our products, market, and customers.
You will work with a team of experienced engineers in a friendly, social and inclusive environment. We support flexible working, but due to the hands‑on nature of the role you’ll need to spend a significant portion of time on‑site at our headquarters in High Wycombe.
About You
You bring energy, technical acumen, and a proven track record. You’ve delivered successful products to market in music tech, consumer electronics or a similar industry. You’re a proactive and pragmatic problem solver, decisive, and able to bring others along. You build strong working relationships, mentor peers, and know when to seek support. You think strategically and can juggle multiple projects while diving into detail. Most importantly, you love designing and shipping products that help millions of people make music.
Required skills and experience
- A degree or HND in Electronics Engineering
- Taken ownership of commercial designs throughout the full development process and delivered them successfully.
- Experience of designing hardware that balances quality, cost and time to market.
- The ability to plan and deliver to deadlines, learning and applying new skills quickly.
Technical knowledge we’re looking for
- Analogue electronics for audio applications (low‑noise design, signal processing).
- High‑speed digital interfaces (e.g. SDRAM, I2S, USB, RGMII).
- Linear and switching power supply design, PMICs, USB PD.
- Embedded systems.
Further desirable experience
- Design of products for high‑volume mass production.
- Design and debug for EMC and RED approvals.
- An active interest in making music and music technology.
- Working with ODM/JDM/CDS models.
- Altium Designer (schematic and PCB layout).
Benefits
- Flexible/hybrid working
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- Private healthcare
- Health Cash Plan
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Employee purchase scheme
- Group bonus scheme
- Company music events
- Offsite company parties
- Free lunch in the canteen
- Company training sessions and encouragement of personal development
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Focusrite Group is dedicated to building a great place to work and as an equal opportunity employer we are committed to diversity and inclusion. We recognize the major impact that climate change is having on our world and work every day toward being industry leaders in a carbon neutral future.
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At Focusrite Group, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant and inclusive work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the audio technology sector. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our comprehensive training sessions and personal development encouragement, alongside attractive benefits such as flexible working arrangements, private healthcare, and engaging company events. Located in High Wycombe, our headquarters provides a dynamic environment where passionate engineers can thrive while contributing to products that inspire millions of music creators worldwide.
