Electronics and Embedded Engineer - TiMax

The Focusrite Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audio technology company in London is seeking an experienced Electronics and Embedded Engineer to design, develop, and test next-generation audio hardware systems. You will collaborate with a talented R&D team and contribute to the full product lifecycle from concept to production. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in embedded systems and C/C++ programming, as well as experience with schematic capture and PCB layout, ensuring innovative solutions in the audio space.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Pension

Bike2work scheme

25 days holiday

Medical Cash Plan

Private Healthcare options

Substantial staff discount

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong experience in embedded systems design using C/C++.
• Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test embedded hardware and firmware for audio systems.
• Contribute to schematic capture and PCB design.
• Develop and maintain embedded C/C++ firmware.

Skills

Embedded systems design

C/C++ programming

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Debugging hardware

Collaboration in teams

Communication protocols

Education

Degree in Electronic Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Altium

KiCad

Oscilloscopes

Logic analysers

Job description

Overview

Electronics and Embedded Engineer - TiMax

Based: London, N7
Term: Permanent, Full time
Salary: Dependant on experience + benefits

About TiMax Spatial

TiMax Spatial, part of the Focusrite Group, is a leader in spatial audio and immersive sound technology. Our products power world-class live performances, installations, and experiences by enabling creative professionals to position sound in space with precision and artistry. We combine cutting-edge hardware, embedded systems, and software innovation to deliver truly immersive audio environments.

The Role

We’re looking for a talented Electronics and Embedded Engineer to join our team in London. You’ll play a key role in the design, development, and testing of next-generation spatial audio hardware systems. Working within a small, highly skilled R&D team, you’ll collaborate closely with software engineers, sound designers, and product specialists to bring innovative products from concept to production.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test embedded hardware and firmware for audio processing and control systems.
• Contribute to schematic capture, PCB design, and prototype assembly.
• Develop and maintain embedded C/C++ firmware for real-time DSP, network, and control applications.
• Work with cross-functional teams to integrate embedded systems with software and hardware platforms.
• Support the full product lifecycle from concept and prototyping through to production and field deployment.
• Conduct hardware bring-up, debugging, and performance optimization.
• Liaise with manufacturing partners to ensure design-for-manufacture (DFM) and design-for-test (DFT) requirements are met.
• Stay current with emerging technologies relevant to audio, embedded systems, and networking

Skills and experience required

• Degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong experience in embedded systems design using C/C++.
• Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout (e.g. Altium, KiCad).
• Familiarity with ARM Cortex-M or similar microcontroller architectures.
• Embedded Linux experience.
• Understanding of digital and analog audio circuit design.
• Experience with communication protocols such as SPI, I²C, UART, Ethernet and USB.
• Proficient in debugging hardware and firmware using oscilloscopes, logic analysers, and other lab tools.
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a small, multidisciplinary team.

Desirable skills

• Experience with real-time audio DSP or audio networking (e.g. Dante, AVB, AES67).
• Knowledge of FPGA design (e.g. Verilog/VHDL).
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and design for production.
• 68000 Assembly language experience.
• Passion for audio, music technology, or live sound applications.

Benefits

Life Assurance, Income Protection, Pension, Bike2work scheme, 25 days holiday (increasing with service), Medical Cash Plan and Private Healthcare options, substantial staff discount on company products.