Automotive Audio Systems Engineer – Project Lead

Tata Technologies; Bicester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme – We match employee up

Tata Jaguar Land Rover PrivilegeScheme

Health Assured – Employee Assistance

Health Shield – Private Health Cash

Job summary

Tata Technologies is recruiting a Project Engineer – Audio Systems to be based at the customer site in Bicester. You will own the vehicle audio system architecture, define performance targets, and lead cross-functional teams including infotainment, electrical, acoustics, and manufacturing.

You will drive DFMEA and DVP&R activities, collaborate with Tier-1 suppliers, and ensure audio systems meet quality and production readiness across platforms.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with automotive audio systems including speakers, amplifiers, microphones, and head units.
• Proven experience with vehicle-level audio system integration and tuning within an OEM environment.
• Solid understanding of acoustics, psychoacoustics, DSP basics, and system tuning.
• Demonstrated ownership of DFMEA and DVP&R in an automotive development lifecycle.
• Experience with audio measurement tools and techniques (e.g., microphones, analyzers, vehicle acoustic measurements).

Responsibilities

• Own the vehicle audio system architecture across multiple vehicle platforms and programs.
• Define system requirements and performance targets for head units, amplifiers, speakers, microphones, and audio networks.
• Develop audio system concepts considering vehicle class, brand sound signature, cost, packaging, and manufacturing constraints.
• Lead DFMEA for audio systems and components; identify risks related to sound performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Lead vehicle-level integration of audio components including speaker placement, amplifier location, wiring, and grounding.
• Define and tune vehicle sound performance, including frequency response, loudness, distortion, imaging, and sound stage.
• Work closely with DSP, infotainment software, and tuning teams to deliver target audio performance.
• Address vehicle-level issues such as buzz, squeak & rattle (BSR), noise coupling, ground loops, and thermal effects.

Skills

Automotive audio systems

System tuning

Cross-functional leadership

DSP basics

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Masters in Electrical Engineering

Tools

DSP tuning tools

DSP analyzers

Job description

Tata Technologies is recruiting a Project Engineer – Audio Systems to be based at the customer site in Bicester. You will own the vehicle audio system architecture, define performance targets, and lead cross-functional teams including infotainment, electrical, acoustics, and manufacturing.

You will drive DFMEA and DVP&R activities, collaborate with Tier-1 suppliers, and ensure audio systems meet quality and production readiness across platforms.