Electronics Engineer - Audio Technology

Location: High Wycombe / Hybrid

Term: Permanent, Full time

Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 per annum + excellent benefits

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced Electronics Engineer to join our hardware team and contribute to the design of our next generation of class-leading audio products. You will collaborate with product owners to define features and requirements, produce system-level designs including technology and component selection, and then design schematics and PCBs. Strong analytical, estimation, and communication skills are essential for planning work and meeting production schedules. You will be heavily involved in hardware design and debugging, requiring systematic measurement, analysis, and fault-finding skills. Experience with signal integrity, EMC, and analogue debugging is highly desirable. You will also contribute to product roadmaps, understanding the bigger picture of our products, market, and customers.

You will work within a team of experienced engineers in a friendly, social, and inclusive environment, united by a shared passion for music and music tech. We support flexible working, but the hands-on nature of the role requires a significant portion of your time on-site at our High Wycombe headquarters.

About You:

You bring energy, technical acumen, and a proven track record of delivering successful products to market in music tech, consumer electronics, or a similar industry. You are a proactive, pragmatic problem solver with a knack for creative solutions. You are decisive, confident, and able to bring others along with you. You build strong working relationships, mentor others, and know when to seek support. You think strategically, manage multiple projects, and dive into detail when needed. Most importantly, you have a passion for designing and shipping products that help millions create music.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Degree or HND in Electronics Engineering.
• Proven experience taking ownership of commercial designs through the full development process and delivering them successfully.
• Experience designing hardware that balances quality, cost, and time to market.
• Ability to plan and deliver to deadlines, learning and applying new skills quickly.

Technical Knowledge:

• 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/RED approvals.
• An active interest in making music and music technology.
• Working with ODM/JDM/CDS models.
• Altium Designer (schematic and PCB layout).

About Us:

Focusrite plc is a global music and audio group developing and marketing music technology products. Our solutions facilitate high-quality sound production for professionals and amateurs alike. We aim to enrich lives through music by removing barriers to creativity – "we make music easy to make." Our brands include Focusrite, Novation, ADAM Audio, Sequential, Oberheim, and many more. We have a rich heritage, numerous accolades including six Queen’s Awards, and are recognized for our innovative, open-door culture.

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 and offsite parties.
• Free lunch in the canteen.
• Company training sessions and encouragement of personal development.