Associate Electronics PCB Design Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering specialist in the UK is seeking an Associate Electronics PCB Design Engineer. The role involves designing and testing electronic circuits, collaborating on product development, and offers flexible working hours. The company values innovation and teamwork, providing training opportunities and a supportive environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Paid overtime or time off in lieu

Training opportunities

Competitive pension scheme

On-site amenities: nursery, gym, parking

Relocation loan available

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.
• Modify existing designs and collaborate on new product development.

Skills

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

Schematic Capture

PCB Design

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

• Design, build, and test electronic circuits and printed circuit boards.
• Join a product development team working 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 development.
• Receive training and support, with a budget for external courses and dedicated research time.

Candidate Requirements

Experience in designing and testing analogue, digital, and microcontroller-based systems.

Understanding of product and system design and development.

Relevant work experience or qualifications, equivalent to or a HND in electrical/electronic engineering.

Beneficial but not essential: additional qualifications, experience in schematic capture, PCB design, RF, EMC, signal integrity, and 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.
• Self-managing and adaptable.
• Proactive in planning and communication.

Role Activities

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

What We Offer

• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 after 5 years.
• Additional holidays and paid leave for charity and personal interests.
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu.
• Training opportunities, including internal courses and degrees.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• On-site amenities: nursery, gym, parking.
• Relocation loan available.
• Inclusive environment with affinity groups.

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 encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities or neurodiversity. We participate in the Offer of Interview Scheme to promote fair access.

Application Process

Click ‘apply’ to discover more. Our team will process applications after the closing date, which may be earlier if needed.

Relocation loans are available for those moving to the area, up to £2,500, repayable over 24 months.