Associate Electronics Engineer - Audio Technology

Focusrite; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Company pension

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Group bonus scheme

Free lunch

Job summary

Focusrite, located in High Wycombe, is seeking an electronics engineer with a passion for music technology. This role involves working on product features, designing schematics, and debugging hardware. The candidate should have an electronics degree and experience in design, ideally with a keen interest in music.

The position offers flexible hybrid working and a comprehensive benefits package including private healthcare and pension. Focusrite values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years electronics design experience, including internships.
• Ability to communicate with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Interest in music technology and hardware design.

Responsibilities

• Work with Product Owners to define features and requirements.
• Design schematics and PCBs for systems.
• Plan and deliver work using analytical skills.

Skills

Electronics design experience

Ability to work under pressure

Collaboration

Analytical skills

Time management

Education

Degree or HND in Electronics Engineering

Job description

Based: High Wycombe / Hybrid

Term: Permanent, Full time

Salary: £35000 - £45000 pa dependent on experience + excellent benefits

The Role

We are looking for an electronics engineer with a passion for music technology to join our interfaces team. You’ll bring enthusiasm, solid academic knowledge and a drive to keep learning; we’ll help you apply that knowledge to build class‑leading products used by millions of musicians. You’ll work with Product Owners to help define features and requirements, produce system‑level designs including selection of key technologies and components, then go on to design the resulting schematics and PCBs. You’ll be responsible for planning your work and delivering against production schedules – this means you’ll have strong analytical and estimation skills and the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non‑technical peers. You’ll also spend a lot of your time designing and debugging hardware so systematic analysis, measurement and fault‑finding skills are essential. As an associate engineer, you’ll be embedded with a technically strong and committed engineering team, in a friendly, social and inclusive environment where our shared passion for music and music tech is front and centre. You’ll learn how to design high‑performance, cost‑optimised and reliable hardware that can be produced efficiently in high volume. As you gain experience, we’ll give you the opportunity to take on more responsibility and technical ownership and help you grow your career. You’ve got a track record of designing hardware, but you might be new to the audio industry. If you have the right design skills and can demonstrate them through your academic or personal projects, we’d like to hear from you. We support flexible working, but due to the hands‑on nature of the role you’ll need to attend our office in High Wycombe regularly.

Responsibilities

• Work with Product Owners to define features and requirements
• Produce system‑level designs, including selection of key technologies and components
• Design schematics and PCBs for the resulting systems
• Plan and deliver work against production schedules using strong analytical and estimation skills
• Design and debug hardware, employing systematic analysis, measurement and fault‑finding skills
• Attend office regularly due to the hands‑on nature of the role

Required skills and experience

• A degree or HND in Electronics Engineering (or related subject)
• Minimum of 2 years electronics design experience (including relevant industrial placements or internships)
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with a multi‑disciplinary team
• Ability to work under pressure, learn from others and apply new skills quickly
• Ability to plan and manage your time effectively

Desirable skills and experience

• Industry experience in audio or consumer electronics
• Knowledge of audio performance testing methods and standards
• Experience designing electronics for personal or group projects outside of academia
• An active interest in making music and music technology

Benefits

Benefits include 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 and free lunch in the canteen. We arrange company training sessions and encourage 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 recognise the major impact that climate change is having on our world and work every day towards being industry leaders in a carbon neutral future.