Audio Engineer

Mackin Talent; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Audio Engineer for a 12-month onsite role near Cambourne, England. The ideal candidate will collect and process high-quality audio and video data using advanced recording equipment. Key qualifications include experience in sound engineering, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in data management tools. Benefits include 25 days annual leave, pension scheme participation, and opportunities for career progression for high performers. Join a groundbreaking team in a new audio lab.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus paid bank holidays

Healthcare contribution

Company pension scheme

Work laptop and phone

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of multimedia equipment setup and recording.
• Meticulous attention to detail required during data collection.
• Strong organizational skills and time management are essential.

Responsibilities

• Collect high-quality multimedia data in audio and video format.
• Setup and adjust recording equipment for data collection.
• Process collected data ensuring its integrity and consistency.
• Collaborate with volunteers during data collection activities.

Skills

Multimedia equipment setup

Data processing

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Scripting experience

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Education

Degree in numerical or natural science or 3 years experience

Tools

Python

Excel

Linux

Job description

Cambourne, United Kingdom | Posted on 11/25/2025

Our client is seeking an Audio Engineer for a 12 month onsite role near Cambourne, West Cambridge.

The successful candidate will be responsible for collecting high‑quality multimedia data, setting up and calibrating recording equipment, and processing data using scripts and command line tools. Most work will be based in our amazing new audio lab featuring anechoic chambers, one of the world’s largest configurable acoustic rooms and many other types of space. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in sound and audio, experience in multimedia equipment setup and recording, and proficiency in data processing and management.

Responsibilities

• Collecting high‑quality multimedia data: You will primarily focus on audio and video data collection in our bespoke audio recording facilities ensuring the capture of high‑quality data for use by our researchers and engineers.
• Recording and technical equipment setup: You will be responsible for the setup, testing, and adjustment of recording equipment for data collection sessions, ensuring optimal data capture.
• Performing data processing: Using standard multimedia tools, scripts, and command line tools, you will process the collected data, ensuring its integrity and consistency for further use.
• Working with data collection volunteers: You will collaborate with both internal and external volunteers during data collection activities, ensuring the collection of diverse and high‑quality data.

Requirements

• Solid understanding of multimedia equipment setup and recording, gained from experience in a sound engineering or AV technician role. Including DAWs, audio interfaces, speakers and microphones.
• Meticulous attention to detail to ensure that all aspects of our data collections are correct.
• Interest in sound and audio, demonstrated by activities such as playing a musical instrument, making audio recordings, or music production.
• Excellent organisational skills and time management.
• A good standard of day‑to‑day computing proficiency.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience working with large spreadsheets or databases. For example, working with data in Excel or in a database such as MySQL.
• Programming or scripting experience, e.g. Python.
• Familiarity using Linux and the command line would be a bonus.
• Familiarity with visual positioning/motion capture systems.
• Education: Degree‑educated, preferably in a numerical or natural science subject, or at least three years of professional experience.
• Healthcare contribution and inclusion in company pension scheme.
• Work laptop and phone.
• 25 days annual leave (pro‑rata) plus paid bank holidays.
• Expanding workforce with potential for career progression for top performers.