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Location: LondonEmployment Type: Full-timeDepartment: Engineering – HardwareAbout the CompanyTimebeat is a leader in high-precision clock synchronisation technology, delivering enterprise-grade timing solutions for financial services, telecommunications, aerospace, defence, and critical infrastructure. Our products enable nanosecond-level accuracy, reliability, and visibility across distributed systems. We are expanding our hardware engineering team to continue advancing our timing platforms and next-generation synchronisation devices.Role OverviewWe are seeking a Hardware Design Engineer with experience in PCB design using Altium Designer. In this role, you will design, develop, test, and iterate hardware solutions for high-precision timing, network synchronisation, and embedded systems. You will work closely with software, FPGA, mechanical, and product teams to deliver robust, production-ready designs. You will work alongside senior hardware design engineers as well as external design consultants.Key ResponsibilitiesHardware Design & DevelopmentDesign multi-layer PCBs in Altium Designer, including schematic capture, layout, library management, and DFM/DFA considerations.Develop hardware for clock synchronisation and timing systems, including oscillators, GNSS receivers, network timing modules (PTP/NTP), and related embedded electronics.Create, simulate, and validate high-speed digital, analogue, mixed-signal, and power circuitry.Perform signal integrity and power integrity analysis; design for EMC compliance.Generate comprehensive fabrication and assembly documentation.Testing & ValidationDevelop and execute test plans for prototype validation and product qualification.Work with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers, frequency counters, power analysers, logic analysers).Debug hardware issues and provide timely design revisions.Support environmental, compliance, and reliability testing.Cross-Functional CollaborationCollaborate with firmware, FPGA, and software engineers to ensure seamless integration across the product stack.Work with manufacturing partners to resolve production issues and improve yield.Participate in design reviews, documentation, and version-control workflows.Required Skills & ExperienceBachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field.1-5 years experienceProven experience designing PCBs using Altium Designer.Strong understanding of digital and analogue circuit design.Experience with high-speed interfaces (e.g., Ethernet, USB, SPI, I2C, LVDS).Familiarity with oscillators, timing circuits, PLLs, GNSS modules, and precision measurement components.Solid understanding of EMC/EMI principles and regulatory compliance (CE, FCC or similar).Comfortable using lab equipment for debugging and characterisation.Knowledge of design-for-manufacture (DFM) and design-for-test (DFT).Preferred Qualifications (nice to have but not essential)Experience in hardware for timing, synchronisation, PTP (IEEE 1588), GNSS, or networking hardware.Experience with FPGA/SoC platforms (Xilinx, Intel/Altera, Microchip).Familiarity with thermal design and power optimisation.Experience with scripting or automation tools (Python, MATLAB, etc.).Knowledge of embedded firmware basics (C/C++).Personal AttributesStrong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.Collaborative and communicative team player.Driven to innovate and continuously improve hardware quality.What We OfferCompetitive salary and benefits package.Opportunity to work on cutting-edge timing and synchronisation technologies.A collaborative, fast-moving, engineering-focused environment.Career growth and technical development opportunities.