Associate Electronics PCB Design Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering organization in the UK seeks an Associate Electronics PCB Design Engineer. This role involves designing and testing electronic circuits, collaborating with teams, and contributing to innovative security products. Flexible working hours are available, along with a competitive salary and numerous benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Paid overtime or time off in lieu

Training opportunities

Competitive pension scheme

Free parking

24/7 gym access

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Designing, building, and testing electronic circuits and printed circuit boards.
• Collaborating with a product development team on hardware products.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Education

HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Degree 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-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:

• Designing, building, and testing electronic circuits and printed circuit boards.
• Collaborating with a product development team on hardware products and security solutions.
• Using technical knowledge to create and maintain electronic hardware for custom security products.
• Modifying existing designs and working on new product designs in a multidisciplinary team.
• Participating in training, external courses, and dedicating time to innovation and research.

About You

You will already have:

• Experience in the design and test of 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, or a relevant Degree (2:2 or higher).
• Experience in electronic schematic capture, PCB design, RF design, EMC, and signal integrity.
• Good understanding of PCB manufacturing processes.

Personal Skills

• Keen to learn and improve skills.
• Enthusiastic about teamwork and collaboration.
• Driven to complete projects to a high standard.
• Innovative problem solver.
• Ability to manage workload and adapt to changing demands.
• Proactive in planning and communicating with partners.

Using Your Skills

You will be involved in the full product development process, creating diverse designs and systems, working with various partners and engineers. Creativity, willingness to learn, and determination are essential.

• Design, develop, and document electronic PCB systems.
• Verify designs through testing and peer reviews.
• Support products and investigate defects.
• Contribute to library parts creation and project planning.

What We Offer

• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 after 5 years.
• 8 Bank Holidays plus additional set days off.
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu.
• Training opportunities, including external courses and degrees.
• Competitive pension scheme (Alpha).
• Sports & Social Society activities.
• On-site nursery (subject to availability).
• Charity leave, free parking, 24/7 gym access.
• Relocation Loan available.
• Inclusive environment with affinity groups.

About HMGCC

We are the UK’s security-focused engineering organization, working with government, academia, and international partners to develop innovative security tools and technologies. We invest in our people’s growth and work/life balance.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities or neurodiversity. We offer an Interview Scheme to support eligible candidates.

Apply now

Click ‘apply’ to discover more. Our recruitment team will process your application after the closing date, which may be earlier depending on recruitment needs. For relocating candidates, a relocation loan of up to £2,500 is available, repayable over 24 months.