L‑Acoustics is the world leader in premium professional sound systems for live events. From world-class artists on tour, to major music festivals in every genre, to opening and closing ceremonies of planetary sporting events, we are the trusted choice of event professionals who require extreme reliability and fidelity show after show.
Designed and manufactured in Europe, and available in 80 countries globally, L-Acoustics employs over 1300 people worldwide, with 20% of team resources devoted to R&D and application. Our products are built to the highest professional and sustainable standards, which we, continue to define and elevate.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Development, Electronics Engineering to lead the development and implementation of advanced electronic development across our product portfolio. This role is critical in bridging electronic innovation with engineering execution, ensuring that our products deliver exceptional sound performance and meet the highest standards of quality and reliability.
Reporting to the Director of Development, Electronics, you will manage a team of 8 electronics engineers and technicians and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive the development of cutting-edge audio systems. If you're a passionate leader with deep technical expertise and a drive to shape the future of sound through engineering excellence, we invite you to join our team.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership:
- Define and execute the electronics engineering development strategy in alignment with the company’s goals.
- Participate with Directors on developing a clear roadmap for professional audio electronics system development, including key milestones, deliverables, and resource planning.
- Technical Expertise:
- Provide expert guidance on electronics design, components technology and design to cost
- Support occasional advanced customer troubleshooting
- Ensure engineering solutions meet performance, manufacturability, and standards compliance (LVD, EMC) across all product lines.
- Ideally experienced in professional audio product design
- Team Management:
- Mentor and develop a high-performing team of electronics engineers and technicians, fostering a culture of innovation, technical rigor, and collaboration.
- Oversee recruitment, training, and career development to build long-term team capability.
- Collaboration:
- Collaborate closely with other R&D departments: acoustics, mechanics to ensure system level performance consistency
- Partner with product management to translate user needs into technical specifications.
- Partner with industry to ensure manufacturability, testability and reliability.
- Cross-functional Leadership:
- Collaborate with leaders from other departments to ensure a holistic approach to research and development, fostering synergies between acoustics, software and electronics engineering within the organization.
What you will need to be successful
- Master’s degree in electronics engineering,
- Minimum 8 years of experience in electronics engineering and product development
- Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams
- Strong expertise in electronics hardware design
- Excellent communication, project management, and problem-solving skills
- A passion for sound and a commitment to engineering excellence
- Very good spoken/written English
What we offer
At L-Acoustics, newcomers are welcomed into a dynamic and inclusive environment that blends technological excellence with human-centered values. New team members benefit from the following:
Hybrid work model with up to 2 remote workdays per week
Comprehensive health benefits to support you and your family.
Opportunities for internal mobility and career advancement
A collaborative, international work environment driven by innovation.
Employee events and initiatives that foster community and creativity.
Access to the company’s CSE (Comité Social et Économique), offering cultural, leisure, and social benefits.
A strong focus/emphasis on work-life balance
L-Acoustics supports personal/professional development, diversity, and community engagement—ensuring that every newcomer feels empowered to grow, contribute, and thrive from day one.
We recognize that talent is multifaceted. Our commitment to valuing each individual, giving equal opportunities to all and building a team enriched by a variety of backgrounds and experiences. What matters most to us is your passion, your expertise, and your drive to grow. We believe in creating an environment where people can do their best work and thrive together. Even if this role isn’t an exact match, we encourage you to apply. Your unique perspective could be just what our team needs.
What We Do
L-Acoustics is renowned for developing innovative sound systems and technologies that elevate the listening experience. Founded in France in 1984, L-Acoustics currently employs 800 team members worldwide, with headquarters in Paris, Los Angeles, London, and Singapore. Recognized for pioneering the line source array, L-Acoustics continues to shape the future of sound with solutions such as the L-ISA Immersive Hyperreal Sound technology, which offers 3D multi-dimensional audio. L-Acoustics also provides exceptional concert-grade sound systems and immersive sound spaces for residential and architectural environments. In recognition of introducing these groundbreaking creative technologies, L-Acoustics was named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2020 and 2023. L-Acoustics sound systems can be heard around the globe in venues like the Hollywood Bowl and the Philharmonie de Paris, at the world's top-grossing festivals such as Coachella and Tomorrowland, international special events like the World Expo 2020 and World Cup 2022, and on tour with world-class artists such as Billie Eilish, Post Malone, Arctic Monkeys, and Jacky Cheung, and in the Las Vegas residencies of Katy Perry, Adele, and more.
