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# Principal Hardware Engineer

- **Company:** HARMAN
- **Location:** Waterbeach, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £55,621.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Altium Designer, Analog Electronics, Sound Recording and Reproduction, Automation of Tests, Bluetooth, C Sharp (Programming Language), Software Debugging, Hardware Design, Internet Protocol, Python (Programming Language), LabVIEW, LTspice, RS-232, Serial Communications, TCP/IP, Wi-Fi Technology, Teststand, Serial Peripheral Interface, Pspice, Hardware Testing, Video Streaming
- **Published:** September 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5901615552

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience in a related technical discipline.
 * Minimum of 8 years of experience working in system-level development of high-performance consumer audio systems.
 * Previous experience working on discrete analog electronics
 * Understanding of analog audio hardware design principles and digital audio hardware design including A/D and D/A.
 * PCB design using Altium and the ability to carry out detailed design reviews of the PCB and schematic. PCB best design practices for EMC and noise.
 * Debug hardware using test equipment.
 * In-depth knowledge of audio measurement techniques.

What is Nice to Have

 * Experience with serial communication protocols including RS-232, I2C, SPI, I2S, and USB.
 * Knowledge of high-resolution audio formats, streaming technologies, and audio compression techniques.
 * Familiarity with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Internet protocols (TCP/IP).
 * Circuit simulation, LTSpice and/or PSpice.
 * EMC compliance and testing experience.
 * Experience developing, writing, and debugging automated test procedures (Python, Audio Precision Basic, C#, NI Labview/TestStand).
 * Previous experience in the HiFi audio industry.

What Makes You Eligible

 * Be willing to travel up to 10%, domestic and international travel.
 * Be willing to work in an office in Waterbeach / Cambridge, UK (subject to government guidelines).
 * HARMAN will only be able to employ those who have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa / sponsorship support for this role.

## Description

As a Principal Hardware Engineer within the Luxury Audio Engineering Group, you will have the opportunity to work within the legendary Mark Levinson brand and join a team of world-class engineers. Mark Levinson's audio circuit designs are fully discrete with no integrated circuits in the audio path ensuring the highest level of audio performance. Mark Levinson utilizes true luxury-class design and engineering that delivers amplifiers and audio components for the refined cost-no-object HiFi enthusiast. Take a look at our latest line of high end audio products. Help us shape what's next.

Your Team:

You will report to the Director, of Engineering, Mark Levinson, and be part of a cross-functional team including industrial designers, hardware engineers, mechanical engineers, software engineers, and production teams.

What You Will Do:

 * Work within a small multi-disciplinary team to develop new product hardware for luxury audio amplifiers and components.
 * Understand schematics and work to ensure proper system design and function.
 * Develop test plans and conduct rigorous hardware testing of platforms to ensure a luxury-class user experience, superior audio performance, and reliability.
 * Prepare and present project reports, design reviews, and technical documentation.
 * Drive innovation in audio system design by staying up to date with the latest technological advancements and industry trends.
 * Ensure all designs meet stringent quality, compliance, and performance standards.
 * Bring your attention to detail and a passion for achieving excellence in audio quality.