Guitar Amp Product Developer: Sound Design & Prototyping

Blackstar Amplification Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackstar Amplification is seeking a Product Developer in Northampton to support development of guitar amplifiers, software and related products from concept through prototyping and production to final sign-off. You will collaborate with electronics and mechanical engineers to create new products and ensure top-tier sound quality.

The role requires a passionate guitarist with extensive studio/live sound experience, a structured engineering approach, and strong problem-solving and interpersonal

Qualifications

• Experienced guitarist with a passion for guitar tone, audio technology and the music industry.
• Extensive hands-on experience in professional recording studio, live sound or equivalent audio engineering role.
• Objective ear with ability to critically analyse sound.
• Strong understanding of guitar amplifiers, effects pedals, recording equipment and signal flow.
• Experience using computer-based recording software and plugins.
• Structured engineering approach with high attention to detail.
• Independent, self-motivated and able to solve technical problems with minimal supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build professional relationships at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Apply critical listening and sound-design skills to bring an objective ear to product development.
• Use rapid prototyping and modern studio production tools to drive Blackstar sound engineering during product development and ongoing technical research.
• Work alongside electronics and mechanical design engineers to design and prototype new products.
• Be responsible for the “first-pass” sound design of Blackstar products.
• Devise, control and carry out pre-release test procedures for hardware and software products.
• Set up and manage product listening tests.
• Maintain accurate records of the product development process.

Skills

Guitarist

Audio engineering

Sound design

Recording software

Signal flow

Problem solving

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in audio/engineering

Job description

Blackstar Amplification is seeking a Product Developer in Northampton to support development of guitar amplifiers, software and related products from concept through prototyping and production to final sign-off. You will collaborate with electronics and mechanical engineers to create new products and ensure top-tier sound quality.

The role requires a passionate guitarist with extensive studio/live sound experience, a structured engineering approach, and strong problem-solving and interpersonal