At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop high-performance audio hardware with a focus on innovation.
- Company: Join a globally recognised audio business known for premium products.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, and a hands-on technical role.
- Other info: Work in a collaborative environment with experienced engineers.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the audio industry with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Experience in audio hardware design and strong analogue electronics skills.
The predicted salary is between 75000 - 90000 £ per year.
Cambridge (4 or 5 days per week in office). Talentedge Tech are partnering with an internationally recognised audio business to recruit a Principal Hardware Engineer to join a specialist team developing premium, high-performance audio products for global audiences. This is a rare opportunity to work on top quality audio electronics, collaborating with a small team of highly experienced engineers responsible for delivering exceptional sound quality and innovative amplifier designs.
Responsibilities:
- Designing and developing high-performance analogue and digital audio hardware
- Working on analogue amplifier circuitry and system-level audio design
- PCB design reviews using Altium, with a focus on EMC and low-noise design
- Hardware debugging, validation and audio performance testing
- Collaborating with software, mechanical and manufacturing teams throughout product development
- Driving technical innovation and influencing future product architecture
Qualifications:
- Significant experience designing audio hardware (essential)
- Strong analogue electronics and amplifier design expertise
- Experience with high-performance consumer audio systems
- PCB design and schematic review experience (Altium preferred)
- Excellent hardware debugging and audio measurement skills
- LTSpice/PSpice simulation
- EMC compliance knowledge
- Experience with Python, LabVIEW or automated test systems
- Familiarity with I2C, SPI, I2S, USB and other serial interfaces
What’s in it for you?
Salary from around £75,000 - £90,000 + 10% bonus. Cambridge base location; predominantly on-site with limited flexibility. Senior/Principal technical hands-on opportunity with minimal people management responsibilities, suitable for a passionate and experienced hardware engineer who prioritises audio performance and engineering excellence.
