Electronic Design Engineer - HiFi Audio

Job Description Our client, a world-renowned UK-based designer and manufacturer of premium high-fidelity products, is seeking an Electronics Design Engineer to support the design and delivery of consumer and lifestyle audio electronics solutions. This is a hands-on engineering role perfect for someone who enjoys working close to the hardware and contributing directly to the development of high-performance audio products.The successful candidate will work as part of a compact engineering team, contributing to electronic design tasks and leaving their mark on multiple projects across the catalogue. You will bring practical experience working with audio electronics and a genuine interest in hi-fi products and systems. While you do not need to be a dedicated audio enthusiast, you will work closely with the in-house acoustics team and develop an understanding of how electronic design decisions influence the listening experience of the end user.Key Responsibilities:Contribute to the electronic design of hi-fi systems and product platformsSupport schematic design, PCB layout review, and design updatesDeliver assigned electronics work packages to agreed technical and schedule targetsAdhere to project briefs and plans including working within the outlined Bill of MaterialsAssist with prototype bring-up, testing, and validation activitiesWork closely with acoustics, software, UI/UX, and product teams during developmentDocument designs, test results, and engineering changes clearly and accuratelyRequired Experience:Degree in Electronics Engineering or a relevant fieldPractical experience in audio electronics designExposure to digital-to-analogue conversion, preamplifier, or power amplifier circuitryExperience with Class AB and/or Class D amplifier designsExperience working with digital circuitry including MCUs, clocks, and data interfacesSolid understanding of Analogue Audio design principles and architecturesUnderstanding of EMC requirements, safety standards and relevant industry standardsExperience contributing to projects within structured development environmentsRequired Skills:Practical, hands-on approach to electronic design and problem solvingSchematic capture and PCB layout or review experience using Altium or similar toolsUnderstanding of linear power supply design fundamentalsAbility to test, debug, and validate electronic hardwareAwareness of how hardware design choices interact with software and firmwareDesired Skills:Familiarity with audio measurements and interpretation of test dataDesign experience of high power Switch Mode Power SuppliersInterest in learning and developing engineering best practicesThis is a practical engineering role offering the opportunity to work directly on the next generation of high-quality hi-fi products within a heritage, yet forward-thinking UK audio manufacturer. If you enjoy getting hands-on with electronics and contributing as part of a collaborative engineering team, we dont hesitate to apply!

Created: 2026-01-18