Guitar Amplifier Product Engineer

Blackstar Amplification Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackstar Amplification Ltd. in Northampton is seeking a Product Developer to help shape guitar amplifiers, software and related products from concept through prototyping to final product sign-off. The role suits a guitarist with hands-on recording experience and a structured engineering approach.

You will work with electronics and mechanical engineers, design and prototype new products, and manage pre-release testing and listening sessions to ensure the highest sound quality and reliability.

Qualifications

• Experienced guitarist with a passion for guitar tone and audio technology.
• Hands-on experience in a professional recording studio or live sound environment.
• 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 and self-motivated.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with colleagues 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 research.
• Collaborate with 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.

Skills

Guitar tone

Audio engineering

Hands-on recording

Signal flow

Problem solving

Education

Degree in audio or engineering

Tools

DAW

Audio plugins

Job description

Blackstar Amplification Ltd. in Northampton is seeking a Product Developer to help shape guitar amplifiers, software and related products from concept through prototyping to final product sign-off. The role suits a guitarist with hands-on recording experience and a structured engineering approach.

You will work with electronics and mechanical engineers, design and prototype new products, and manage pre-release testing and listening sessions to ensure the highest sound quality and reliability.