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About the Role
This is a development role for an early-career electronics engineer focused on professional audio hardware design. You will design circuits for motor controllers, support spatial audio hardware development, and manage relationships with contract manufacturers and internal teams.
Responsibilities
- Design straightforward circuits for the Outboard product range, including control, interface, power, and connectivity hardware.
- Produce and update schematics and PCB layouts for simpler boards and modifications.
- Build, test, and fault-find prototypes and production units.
- Assist senior engineers with spatial audio hardware, including measurement, characterization, bring-up support, and documentation.
- Specify and build test fixtures and production test procedures.
- Act as the day-to-day point of contact for contract manufacturers and assembly partners.
- Liaise with engineering and operations colleagues across Focusrite Group companies.
- Manage engineering change requests and maintain version control for designs and documentation.
- Implement a ticketing and tracking process for changes, queries, and issues.
- Monitor component obsolescence, identify alternatives, and maintain accurate bills of materials.
- Support sourcing activities by requesting quotes, comparing options, and chasing lead times.
- Maintain accurate engineering records, including drawings, revisions, change history, and test results.
- Support compliance and certification activities.
- Diagnose field issues on returned units and provide feedback for design improvements.
Requirements
- A degree in Electronic Engineering or a closely related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
- Confident understanding of electronics fundamentals, including reading schematics and reasoning about circuits.
- Practical competence with lab equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and soldering irons.
- Organizational skills to manage multiple open tasks.
- Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills.
- Exposure to schematic capture or PCB layout tools (Altium, KiCad or similar) is desirable.
- Mechanical CAD experience using tools like SolidWorks is desirable.
- Analogue circuit knowledge, particularly in audio, is desirable.
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes, PCB assembly, or supply chain work is desirable.
- Experience with structured change control, ticketing, or documentation systems is desirable.
- Interest in audio, music technology, or live sound is desirable.
Skills
- Electronics fundamentals
- Schematic reading
- Circuit analysis
- Lab equipment usage (multimeter, oscilloscope, soldering iron)
- Organizational skills
- Written and verbal communication
- Schematic capture (desirable)
- PCB layout (desirable)
- Mechanical CAD (desirable)
- Analogue circuit design (desirable)
- Audio circuit design (desirable)
- Manufacturing processes (desirable)
- PCB assembly (desirable)
- Supply chain management (desirable)
- Change control systems (desirable)
- Ticketing systems (desirable)
- Documentation systems (desirable)
Location
- London, N7
Work Type
- Permanent
- Full time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- Early-career
- Development role
Education Level
- Degree in Electronic Engineering or related discipline
- Equivalent practical grounding (apprenticeship, technician role, self-directed work)
Salary/Compensations
- Dependant on experience
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package
- Mentoring from experienced audio hardware engineers
- Access to specialist expertise across the Focusrite Group
- Support for relevant training, professional development, and chartership
About the Company
- TiMax Spatial is a leader in spatial audio and immersive sound technology, powering world-class live performances, installations, and experiences.
- Our products enable creative professionals to position sound with precision and artistry.
- We are part of the Focusrite Group.
- Our sister brand, Outboard, manufactures motor controllers for the live events and film industries.
- We offer a collaborative, creative environment within a family of respected music and audio technology brands.
- Our workspace is in Tileyard, King's Cross, London's hub for music, technology, and creativity.