Electronics and Embedded Engineer - TiMax

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 include: 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.