Senior Engineer, Electronics (based in Maidstone, UK)

KEF is acknowledged world-wide as a leading manufacturer of high-end loudspeakers and hi-fi systems. Founded in 1961, the company develops and manufactures its own technology: cabinets, drivers, software and most electronics. We pride ourselves on our technical excellence and innovation, producing many patents and papers over the years. KEF shares its research facility with its sister company, Celestion International, a leader in the field of OEM drive units for guitar and PA. This allows both brands to benefit from advanced tools and technologies.

We are looking for an experienced Electronics Engineer or Senior Electronics Engineer with a passion for audio to join our R&D team on a permanent basis.

Job Location: Maidstone, Kent, UK

Eligibility: Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK

Education: Bachelors or Masters graduate degree in an appropriate technical discipline such as Electronics, Electro-Acoustics or Physics or equivalent experience.

Key responsibilities:

• Development of loudspeaker and related electronic systems for product and internal use.
• Research on related topics.

Requirements:

• Understanding of electronics theory and practice from precision analogue to high-speed digital.
• Professional knowledge of and personal interest in audio systems.
• Experienced in lab work – measurement, testing, problem solving and optimisation.
• Professional level PCB Design, preferably in KiCad.
• Passionate about sound quality and skilled in critical listening.
• Methodical and scientific approach to any technical problem.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
• Ability to innovate and bring new ideas.
• Flexible working style with the ability to adapt.
• Some experience with Matlab, Python, C, C++ or other suitable technical programming language.
• The ability to support the development of others and contribute to the wider team.

Extra points if you have:

• Experience of firmware development for hardware systems, e.g. for STM32.
• Experience of DSP systems and programming.
• Knowledge of Control Theory.
• Knowledge of or interest in acoustics.
• Experience with 2D or 3D CAD.
• Lifelong passion for hobby electronics.
• Self-motivated & committed to continuous professional development.

We offer an attractive remuneration package and long-term career development opportunities to the right candidate. Please send your full resume with current and expected salary by clicking "Apply".

KEF is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, age, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Personal data collected will be treated as strictly confidential and used for recruitment purposes only. All personal data collected during the application process will be kept for 12 months after its completion, and will be destroyed thereafter.