Project Engineer - Audio Systems

Tata Technologies Limited; Bicester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

25 Days' Holiday

Private Health Care

JLR Privilege Scheme - up to 20% off J

Job summary

Tata Technologies Limited in the UK is seeking a Senior Project Engineer - Audio Systems based at the customer's site in Bicester to lead design, development and integration of advanced automotive audio. You will work on Android Automotive, DSP algorithms and audio frameworks, collaborating with hardware, UX and suppliers to deliver premium in-car sound experiences.

The role requires strong C++ and Android development skills, ASPICE-aligned processes, and passion for cutting-edge audio

Qualifications

• Experience with automotive audio software development.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize audio software components for automotive infotainment systems.

Skills

C++

Android development

DSP theory

Real-time audio

Active noise control

Audio frameworks

Linux/UNIX

Education

CS/EE degree

Tools

Android Audio HAL

DSP libraries

QNX

A2B bus

Job description

At Tata Technologies we make product development dreams a reality by designing, engineering and validating the products of tomorrow for the world's leading manufacturers. Due to our continued growth we are now recruiting for a Senior Project Engineer - Audio Systems to be based at our customer's site in Bicester.

Our Embedded Systems Solutions department (ESS) encompasses all activities outlined under the Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) process framework, including systems engineering, software engineering, coding, and all levels of functional testing. Beyond core development, ESS also integrates critical supporting processes such as project management, risk assessment, functional safety, and cybersecurity, ensuring compliance with ASPICE standards and delivering reliable, secure, and high-quality embedded systems & solutions.

The Senior Project Engineer - Audio Systems will lead the design, development and integration of advanced audio systems for next-generation vehicles. This role combines expertise in audio signal processing, embedded software development, and automotive infotainment systems. The engineer will work on Android Automotive, DSP algorithms, and audio frameworks to deliver premium in-car sound experiences.

Key Responsibilities

Software Development & Integration

• Design, implement, and optimize audio software components for automotive infotainment systems.
• Work on Android Audio Framework, HAL (Hardware Abstraction Layer), and middleware components.
• Develop DSP algorithms for noise cancellation, equalization, and immersive sound

System Architecture & Performance

• Create detailed software architecture and design documents.
• Ensure low-latency audio processing and high system stability.
• Integrate audio solutions with automotive SoCs and connectivity standards (CarPlay, Android Auto).

Testing & Quality Assurance

• Perform unit, integration, and functional testing of audio modules.
• Drive automated test cases and maintain compliance with ASPICE and automotive standards.

Collaboration

• Work closely with cross-functional teams (hardware, UX, multimedia) and external suppliers.
• Strong programming skills in C++ and Android development.
• Knowledge of DSP theory, real-time audio processing, Active noise control, equalizers, and sound effects.
• Knowledge of Audio frameworks: Android Audio HAL, DSP libraries.
• Strong understanding of audio system architecture: Amplifiers, speakers, sub woofers, microphones ANC/ENC systems
• Expertise in Android Audio Framework, HAL, Audio Policy Manager, Audio Flinger.
• Familiarity with Linux/UNIX, QNX, and automotive communication buses (A2B, TDM).
• Problem solving & supplier management.
• Vehicle NVH awareness.
• Good knowledge of vehicle infotainment systems and associated features.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with AI-driven audio processing and cloud-based audio streaming.
• Knowledge of CarPlay and Android Auto certifications.
• Familiarity with audio networking protocols and immersive sound technologies.
• Education: Bachelor's/master's in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Extensive experience in automotive audio software development.
• Certifications: ASPICE, Agile, or relevant automotive certifications are a plus.

#ComeJoinUs in #EngineeringABetterWorld. We're a global product engineering and digital services company focused on fulfilling our mission of helping the world drive, fly, build, and farm by enabling our customers to realize better products and deliver better experiences. We're the strategic engineering partner businesses turn to when they aspire to be better. Manufacturing companies rely on us to enable them to conceptualize, develop and realize better products that are safer, cleaner, and improve the quality of life for all the stakeholders, helping us achieve our vision of #EngineeringABetterWorld. We're inspiring a new generation of engineers who, by embracing the opportunities that exist at the convergence of digital technology & traditional engineering, are developing better products. We're redefining what the world understands by engineering and spreading the influence and impact of engineering as humanity's best way of addressing its most important challenges and opportunities.

In return for bringing your expertise to our business we offer a competitive salary along with excellent benefits including:

• Pension Scheme - We match employee contribution up to 5% of salary
• 25 Days' Holiday
• Private Health Care
• Tata Jaguar Land Rover Privilege Scheme - up to 20% off new JLR vehicles
• Group Income Protection
• Health Assured - Employee Assistance Program
• Group Life Assurance
• Health Shield - Private Health Cash Plan

If you are passionate about bringing innovation to the projects you work on and want to join a global company, then this is the place for you.