Position : Experienced Electronics Engineer (Audio) Location : Northampton, Northamptonshire
Negotiable depending on experience
Due to continued year on year growth, Blackstar are looking to appoint a number of Audio Electronics Engineer at varying levels, to join our established team on a full-time permanent basis. These are important positions within the R&D team and you will be key in driving the development of new audio products from initial design, through to production and post-production maintenance.
Launched in 2007, Blackstar are an internationally recognised Audio Design and Amplification Company. Blackstar are based in Northampton, England with over 100 years combined experience in guitar amplification design and production. Project lead and design of system architecture.
Responsible for all research and full development, through full life cycle, of assigned projects.
Undertaking the building and testing of electronic prototypes.
Communicating with UK and overseas teams on project-specific topics.
Possible, infrequent overseas travel as required – this is not essential, however can be an exciting opportunity for an engineer to broaden their knowledge and experience.
Degree qualified in electronics or similar engineering subject.
~5+ years’ commercial experience in electronic design, ideally within audio electronics.
~ Audio experience working with ADC/DAC (Analogue/Digital Converters) and associated components, Op-amps etc.
~ High speed digital electronics experience, working with microcontrollers, DSPs etc.
~ Commercial proficiency using Altium design software.
Experience with project ownership, helping to deliver a project, on time and on cost, from initial concept through all sample stages and mass production.
Guitar or bass player is preferred.
A flexible approach to work.
Our teams are experts in their field and we are incredibly passionate about our products and the industry as a whole.
Office hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday, with a willingness to work extra hours as and when required to achieve project deliverables to schedule.
Flexible approach to working hours/environment where possible, according to business needs.
Please apply with an up-to-date CV and tailored cover letter for an immediate response. We are looking to hold interviews asap of which an initial telephone conversation would be the first step.