Audio System Engineer (Partnerships)

TL;DR

Audio System Engineer (Partnerships): Developing and integrating branded audio experiences into partner products with an accent on system architecture, component selection, and technical collaboration with OEMs. Focus on translating complex customer requirements into engineering specifications and overseeing final acoustic sign-off for next-generation audio systems.

Location: Hybrid (Must be based in the United Kingdom, office in Southwater, West Sussex)

Company

A global leader in connected car and audio solutions, housing iconic brands like Bowers & Wilkins, Denon, and Marantz.

What you will do

• Coordinate the execution of branded audio solutions into partner products, aligning engineering and OEM goals.
• Provide technical leadership on system architecture, component selection, and hardware/software integration.
• Translate complex customer requirements into detailed engineering specifications.
• Direct design and integration activities through to final acoustic tuning to ensure brand-consistent performance.
• Serve as the primary technical interface between the company and external partners to align technical objectives.
• Research emerging technologies and contribute to long-term technical roadmaps for the consumer and automotive sectors.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in the audio industry.
• BS or MS in Engineering, Acoustics, or a related field.
• Experience in consumer product or automotive systems engineering.
• Proven track record of driving product delivery with OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers.
• Proficiency with audio test/measurement equipment and industry-relevant tuning tools.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% (Domestic, European, and International).

Nice to have

• Experience in transducer design, utilizing common design tools and test methods.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work schedule with the ability to work from home up to 40%.
• International team environment within a friendly global working atmosphere.
• Professional development through hirify.global University’s business and leadership academies.
• Employee recognition and rewards via the "Be Brilliant" program.
• Top-notch employee discounts on hirify.global brands such as JBL, AKG, and Bowers & Wilkins.