Own the technical architecture and delivery of large-scale digital and networked audio systems, from specification through commissioning and operational handover.
Act as the senior escalation point for complex audio reliability issues, partnering with Audio Quality & Maintenance teams to diagnose, resolve, and prevent production-impacting failures.
Translate Audio R&D standards into practical, real-world deployments, and help shape tooling requirements through feedback from commissioning and production operations.
Lead cross-functional technical coordination with IT, electrical, and other engineering teams to ensure robust integration across facilities, networks, and building infrastructure.
Provide technical leadership within the audio engineering function, including mentoring, guidance to contractors, and technical mentorship for other team members.
Requirements
Minimum 5-8 years’ experience delivering professional audio systems engineering work in broadcast and/or post-production environments.
Proven experience owning end-to-end deployment of large-scale digital and networked audio systems in real facilities.
Strong expertise in audio networking technologies such as Dante, Ravenna, and/or Milan AVB.
Track record of designing for high availability, redundancy, and operational resilience in “zero downtime” production systems.
Experience specifying and procuring audio systems and infrastructure, including vendor selection and technical evaluation.
Strong understanding of power electronics, grounding, and power-related considerations for high-end audio systems.
Excellent knowledge of cabling standards, structured wiring, patching, documentation, and commissioning best practices.
Strong project planning capability, including risk management, dependencies, and structured commissioning approaches.
Experience collaborating effectively with IT and systems engineering teams, handling high-throughput media data infrastructure.
High-confidence troubleshooting and fault-finding skills across physical audio, networked audio, and hybrid systems.
Nice to Haves: Experience supporting production systems in operational environments with continuous throughput.
Familiarity with high-throughput media data infrastructure and prioritisation of audio media traffic across networks.
Experience working to externally defined technical standards and implementing R&D-led tooling or frameworks.
Background in multi-room or multi-building production or broadcast facilities.
Prior experience mentoring engineers or providing technical leadership within a team.
Benefits
Industry-Leading Salary Package: Enjoy a highly competitive salary package that rewards your expertise and hard work.
Generous Paid Holiday: Take advantage of 25 days of paid holiday to relax and recharge.
Comprehensive Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our robust pension scheme.
Cutting-Edge Tech Office Environment: Work in a modern, tech-driven office environment equipped with the latest tools and technology.
Free Snacks and Beverages: Enjoy free snacks and beverages to keep you energised throughout the day.
Medical Insurance: Protect yourself with our comprehensive medical insurance plan.
Work Location: This is a 4-day-per-week on-site role working closely with teams at our production sites, primarily at Elstree but also potentially including other future locations as the company grows.