R & D Acoustics Placement - Martin Audio
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R & D Acoustics Placement - Martin Audio
Based: High Wycombe
Type: Full-time, 12-month placement
Salary: £26250 pa
The Role
You will join the Martin Audio R&D Team and work directly on Loudspeaker development. The role will involve hands-on engineering work including prototyping and testing and could extend to electronics design, and software tools related to loudspeaker design.
You will be assigned a specialized project related to loudspeaker design, working on both theoretical and practical aspects defined by and under the guidance of the Design Director.
Responsibilities
- Work on Loudspeaker development
- Engage in prototyping and testing
- Potentially involve in electronics design
- Utilize software tools related to loudspeaker design
- Address critical areas of new product development
Requirements
- Degree Course: Acoustics or closely related subject
- Good knowledge of mechanics and acoustics
- Keen approach to problem solving
- Proficiency in 3D CAD (advantage)
- Basic woodworking, mechanical prototyping, electronics, and soldering skills (advantage)
Project
The assigned project will address one or more areas critical to new product development. This could include:
- Digital signal processing
- Loudspeaker optimisation
- Acoustic modelling
- Psychoacoustics
- Parametric geometry definition using appropriate programming languages and CAD systems
- Another specialized assignment relevant to product development at Martin Audio
Job Conditions
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week
- Schedule: 8.45am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday and 8.45pm to 4pm on Friday
- Lunch Break: 1 hour Monday to Thursday, 45 minutes on Friday
- Location: Head office site in High Wycombe
- Report to: Research Director
About Martin Audio
Martin Audio enjoys an international reputation for supplying award-winning professional loudspeaker systems across the spectrum of touring, theatre, and installation applications. Founded in 1971 by Dave Martin, the company has a rich history of producing world-class touring systems for iconic bands like Pink Floyd, The Who, and Supertramp.
About the Focusrite Group
Doing a 12-month placement at the Focusrite Group is like becoming one of the family. A rapidly growing, global family. We’re focused on providing opportunities for everyone and anyone to enjoy creating music.
Our placements are very popular, and that’s mainly because you can really get stuck in during your year with us. We want you to help develop our products, market our brands, speak to our customers, and make us better. A lot of our previous placement candidates are now full-time employees.
We Offer
- Competitive salary of £26250 per year
- Opportunity to work in a prestigious UK headquarters
- Exposure to a wide range of audio brands under the Focusrite Group
- Commitment to professional development and career growth
Application Details
Deadline to apply: 27th November 2026
Interviews: December 2026 – February 2027
Offers made by: 26th February 2027
Equal Opportunity Employer
As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage people to apply regardless of religion, ethnic background, nationality, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize the diversity shortcomings of our industry and are committed to driving change. Equally, we recognize the major impact that climate change is having on our world and work every day towards being industry leaders in a carbon-neutral future.
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