Location: On site in Austin, TX or Chicago, ILOur client is a fast-growing creator of premium audio hardware with a reputation for building products that musicians genuinely want to use. They are hiring a Design Engineer who can blend strong electronics knowledge with real product instincts, helping turn bold ideas into polished, market ready gear. This is an opportunity to own meaningful work, shape product direction, and collaborate with a tight knit team where engineering has a visible impact on what reaches customers.This Role OffersHigh visibility role with direct influence on new product developmentOpportunity to work on creative, musician focused hardware in a category driven by innovation and user experienceHands on ownership from early concept through validation and launchCollaborative environment that values curiosity, autonomy, craftsmanship, and thoughtful product decisionsCompetitive compensation and a solid benefits package that includes healthcare, retirement support, paid time off, and company paid life insuranceFocusDesign and refine analog, digital, and mixed signal audio circuits for new hardware productsTurn rough product ideas into testable prototypes, lab plans, and release ready design packagesPartner with firmware, operations, and product stakeholders to balance tone, usability, cost, and manufacturabilityUse Altium or similar tools for schematic capture, PCB layout, and documentation controlBuild and troubleshoot prototypes with oscilloscopes, signal generators, multimeters, and audio test workflowsSupport pilot builds and production troubleshooting when a design moves from bench to volumeContribute product insight as a musician and gear user, not only as a circuit designerHelp transition successful concepts into repeatable manufacturing processes and field support fixesSkill SetDegree in Electrical Engineering or closely aligned hands on electronics product development backgroundExperience developing electronic products that include analog, digital, and mixed signal elementsWorking knowledge of PCB design, component selection, prototyping, and lab validationComfort owning projects, making sound engineering tradeoffs, and moving work forward with limited oversightFamiliarity with audio hardware, signal path behavior, and real world product debuggingStrong written and verbal communication skills in cross functional environmentsMusic background required, ideally with hands on familiarity with instruments, effects, recording gear, or related equipmentExposure to firmware collaboration, DSP, manufacturing support, or compliance work is a plusWhy Candidates Are Excited About This RoleYou will help create products that people are excited to play, hear, and shareYou will have real ownership instead of being limited to a narrow slice of the design cycleYou will work in a setting where product taste and user empathy matter alongside engineering skillYou will join a team that values initiative, creativity, and thoughtful problem solving#J-18808-Ljbffr