Associate Electronics PCB Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Banbury; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in security-focused engineering is seeking an Associate Electronics PCB Design Engineer. This role involves designing, building, and testing electronic circuits, contributing to product development, and collaborating on innovative security solutions. The position offers flexible working hours and extensive training support, making it ideal for those eager to grow in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Paid overtime or time off in lieu

Competitive pension scheme

On-site nursery

Gym

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and testing analogue, digital, and microcontroller-based systems.
• Understanding of product and system design and development.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and test electronic circuits and printed circuit boards.
• Work within a product development team on hardware products.

Skills

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

PCB Design

Electronic Schematic Capture

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Associate Electronics PCB Design Engineer Ref. 956

Department: Engineering

Salary: £36,330 - £39,055

Job description

Salary awarded is based on skills assessment at interview.

This role is available full-time for 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, or part-time with a minimum of 28 hours per week. Flexible or compressed working hours available.

This role is office-based.

Responsibilities include:

• Design, build, and test electronic circuits and printed circuit boards.
• Work within a product development team on hardware products and security solutions.
• Create and maintain electronic hardware for custom security products for domestic and international partners.
• Modify existing designs and collaborate on new product/system designs.
• Participate in training and development, including external courses and research.

About You

To apply, you should have:

• Experience in designing and testing analogue, digital, and microcontroller-based systems.
• Understanding of product and system design and development.
• Relevant work experience or qualifications, such as an HND in electrical/electronic engineering.

Beneficial but not essential:

• Further qualifications in electrical/electronic or mechanical engineering.
• Experience with electronic schematic capture and PCB design.
• Experience in RF design, EMC, and signal integrity.
• Knowledge of PCB manufacturing processes.

Personal Skills

• Keen to learn and improve skills.
• Enthusiastic about teamwork and collaboration.
• Driven to complete projects to high standards.
• Innovative problem-solver.
• Good workload management and adaptability.
• Ability to understand and meet partner expectations.

Role Expectations

• Engage in full product development lifecycle.
• Design, develop, document, verify, and support electronic PCB systems.
• Contribute to project planning and library management.

What We Offer

• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 after 5 years.
• Additional bank holidays and leave days.
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu.
• Extensive training and development support.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Various social and recreational facilities.
• On-site nursery, gym, parking, and other benefits.

About HMGCC

We are the UK’s security-focused engineering specialists, working with government, academia, and international partners to develop security tools and technologies.

We invest in our people’s growth and work/life balance.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds, ethnicities, and abilities. We support the Offer of Interview Scheme to ensure fair access to opportunities.

Apply now

Click ‘apply’ to learn more. Our team will review applications after the closing date, which may be earlier depending on recruitment needs. We also offer a relocation loan of up to £2,500 for eligible candidates.