QA Engineering Placement - TiMax

QA Engineering Placement – TiMaxBased: London, N7

Type: Full-time, 12-month placement

Salary: £28900 pa

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented QA Engineering Intern to join our Product team. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in software and hardware testing for our audio products. As a QA Engineering Intern, you will work closely with our engineers to ensure the highest quality standards are met across our product range.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and execution of test plans and test cases for audio products, including hardware and software components.
• Conduct functional, performance, and regression testing on audio devices to identify defects and ensure product reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product development and engineering, to communicate testing results and support product improvements.
• Help maintain and update documentation related to testing processes, procedures, and results.
• Participate in meetings and contribute to team discussions regarding quality initiatives and improvements.
• Learn and apply best practices for QA methodologies, tools, and techniques in an audio manufacturing environment.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Audio Engineering, or a related field.
• Familiarity with software testing concepts and methodologies.
• Basic understanding of audio technologies and products is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate in a team environment.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with programming or scripting languages (e.g., Python, Java) is a plus.

What We Offer:

• Hands-on experience in a fast-paced audio manufacturing environment.
• Mentorship from experienced engineers and product managers.
• Opportunity to work on innovative audio products and technology.
• Flexible work hours and a collaborative work environment.
• Potential for future full-time opportunities upon successful completion of the internship.

About Us:

TiMax are pioneers of the rapidly expanding sector of immersive sound experiences. We are focused on high-channel count, spatial audio sound reinforcement solutions for theatre, opera, musical theatre, live music events, festivals, corporate events and more!

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.

All placements last for 12-months. We pay you £26250 per year (£28900 for London-based roles), and you get to share some of the same benefits as our permanent employees.

Our brands, Focusrite, Focusrite Pro, Novation, Ampify, ADAM Audio, Martin Audio, Optimal Audio, Linea Research, Sequential, Oberheim, Sonnox, OutBoard and TiMax come together around a common mission to remove barriers to creativity.

We work hard. We are professional. And we play hard too. We select really, really talented and passionate people. And we absolutely love our work. So if you think you can bring something new to the mix, we look forward to hearing from you.

Please apply for as many of our placements as you wish.Timetable for applications:Deadline to apply: 27th November 2026

Interviews: December 2026 – February 2027

Offers made by: 26th February 2027

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage people to apply regardless of religion, ethnic background, nationality, sexual orientation or gender identity. We recognise the diversity shortcomings of our industry and are committed to driving change. Equally, we recognise the major impact that climate change is having on our world and work every day towards being industry leaders in a carbon neutral future.