Contract Role – Audio & Sound Systems Engineer II- Cambridge/Onsite – 11 months – Inside IR35 PAYE

We are seeking a skilled Audio & Sound Systems Engineer II to support and maintain, extend and improve advanced data collection systems that are a vital part of our research, preparing and contributing to the collection activity and implementing improvements, working with the data collection team. The role will be based in our amazing new audio lab featuring anechoic chambers, one of the world’s largest configurable acoustic rooms and many other types of space. The ideal candidate will have an interest in sound and audio, experience working with audio capturing devices and a constant desire to improve the tools and processes.

Role Overview:
* Job Title: Audio & Sound Systems Engineer II
* Location: Cambridge/Onsite (5 days onsite)
* Contract Type: Contract
* Duration: 11 months
* Rate: £34.13 per hour PAYE

Responsibilities
* Set up, configure and test prototype devices, audio equipment and motion capture systems.
* Manage and maintain device networks, including setup and configuration of switches and related infrastructure.
* Perform multimodal data collections using these complex capture systems in controlled laboratory environments.
* Debug and resolve problems ranging from localized issues to those spanning entire systems.
* Contribute to hardware and software system improvements to improve efficiency of data collections.

Minimum Requirements
* Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or similar field.
* 2+ years of industry experience working with systems composed of hardware, firmware and software.
* 2+ years experience with Python, scripting, networking and Linux administration
* Experience with systems integration, testing and automated validation.

* Preferred Qualifications
* Experience with networking concepts, protocols, and device configuration.
* Experience with motion tracking systems.
* Experience with large-scale automated data collection and analysis.
* Experience configuring and managing network switches and device networks.
* Experience working with audio equipment or with digital audio data.
* Experience with prototype hardware devices and Android/adb command line.
* Experience with automation of configuration management and deployment.

Please feel free to contact myself – Daisy Nguyen at Gibbs Consulting/Atrium UK for a confidential chat to know more details about the role.

Please also note: Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted.