{"id":1396259,"url":"https://alion.io/job/the-focusrite-group-qa-engineering-placement-timax","title":"QA Engineering Placement - TiMax","company":{"id":5457,"name":"The Focusrite Group","domain":"focusrite.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/the-focusrite-group","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workable","truth_index":null},"role":"QA","role_family":"QA","seniority":null,"employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["London, United Kingdom"],"countries":["GB"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":28900,"max":null,"currency":"GBP","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":38317},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Java","optional":true},{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":true},{"name":"Python","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-28T13:33:38Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-28","last_verified_at":"2026-09-29T22:00:34Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":1,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":1},"description":"QA Engineering Placement - TiMax\nBased: London, N7\nType: Full-time, 12-month placement\nSalary: £28900 pa\nWe 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.\nKey Responsibilities:\nAssist in the development and execution of test plans and test cases for audio products, including hardware and software components.\nConduct functional, performance, and regression testing on audio devices to identify defects and ensure product reliability.\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams, including product development and engineering, to communicate testing results and support product improvements.\nHelp maintain and update documentation related to testing processes, procedures, and results.\nParticipate in meetings and contribute to team discussions regarding quality initiatives and improvements.\nLearn and apply best practices for QA methodologies, tools, and techniques in an audio manufacturing environment.\nQualifications:\nCurrently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Audio Engineering, or a related field.\nFamiliarity with software testing concepts and methodologies.\nBasic understanding of audio technologies and products is a plus.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.\nExcellent attention to detail and ability to work independently.\nGood communication skills and ability to collaborate in a team environment.\nProficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).\nExperience with programming or scripting languages (e.g., Python, Java) is a plus.\nWhat We Offer:\nHands-on experience in a fast-paced audio manufacturing environment.\nMentorship from experienced engineers and product managers.\nOpportunity to work on innovative audio products and technology.\nFlexible work hours and a collaborative work environment.\nPotential for future full-time opportunities upon successful completion of the internship.\nAbout Us:\nTiMax 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!\nAbout the Focusrite Group\nDoing 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.\nOur 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.\nAll 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.\nOur 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.\nWe 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.\nPlease apply for as many of our placements as you wish.\nTimetable for applications:\nDeadline to apply: 27th November 2026\nInterviews: December 2026 - February 2027\nOffers made by: 26th February 2027\nAs 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.","description_format":"text","description_chars":4222,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Flexible schedule"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Consumer Electronics","Headphones & Audio","Musical Electronics"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-28T13:33:38Z"}],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":0,"expected_fill_days":60,"reasons":["conf:1","win:early"],"computed_at":"2026-09-29T05:45:00Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":38317,"is_top_pay":false},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/the-focusrite-group-qa-engineering-placement-timax","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/the-focusrite-group-qa-engineering-placement-timax.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-30T04:31:13Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":3225,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":1775,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-10-01T00:00:00Z"}}}