Audio Engineer

  • TEKsystems
  • Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
  • Oct 29, 2025
Contractor Telecommunications

Job Description

Audio Engineer - Contract Opportunity

100% on site in Cambridge (NO SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE)

Job Description

Join an exceptional team at the forefront of virtual and augmented reality innovation. This role is pivotal in connecting people, allowing them to feel together despite being physically apart, and enabling conversation in challenging listening environments.

Responsibilities

  • Collect high-quality multimedia data, with a focus on audio and video, in bespoke audio recording facilities.
  • Set up, test, and adjust recording equipment for optimal data capture during data collection sessions.
  • Process collected data using standard multimedia tools, scripts, and command line tools to ensure integrity and consistency.
  • Collaborate with internal and external volunteers during data collection activities to gather diverse and high-quality data.

Essential Skills

  • Solid understanding of multimedia equipment setup and recording, with experience in sound engineering or AV technician roles.
  • Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy in data collection.
  • Interest in sound and audio, demonstrated through activities like playing a musical instrument or music production.
  • Excellent organisational skills and time management.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience with large spreadsheets or databases, such as Excel.
  • Programming or Scripting experience, particularly in Python.
  • Familiarity with Linux and command line usage.
  • Familiarity with visual positioning/motion capture systems.
  • Masters Degree in a relevant subject.
Location

Cambridge, UK

Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available at our website.

To access our Online Privacy Notice, which explains what information we may collect, use, share, and store about you, and describes your rights and choices about this, please go our website.

We are part of a global network of companies and as a result, the personal data you provide will be shared within Allegis Group and transferred and processed outside the UK, Switzerland and European Economic Area subject to the protections described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice. We store personal data in the UK, EEA, Switzerland and the USA. If you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please visit the "Contacting Us" section of our Online Privacy Notice on our website for details on how to contact us. To protect your privacy and security, we may take steps to verify your identity, such as a password and user ID if there is an account associated with your request, or identifying information such as your address or date of birth, before proceeding with your request. commitments under the UK Data Protection Act, EU-U.S. Privacy Shield or the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield.