Associate Electronics PCB Design Engineer

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Electronics PCB Design Engineer to join their innovative team. This role offers the chance to design, build, and test electronic circuits and PCBs for custom security products. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and receive extensive training and support to enhance your skills. With flexible working hours and a commitment to continuous improvement, this position provides a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful projects while enjoying a healthy work-life balance. Join a supportive environment that values creativity and personal growth.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Paid overtime or time off in lieu

Extensive training opportunities

Competitive pension scheme

On-site nursery

Free parking

24/7 onsite gym

3 days paid leave for charity work

Relocation loan available

Inclusive environment

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and testing electronic circuits and PCB systems.
• Understanding of product and system design and development.

Responsibilities

• Designing and documenting electronic PCB systems to high standards.
• Verifying designs through tests and peer reviews.
• Contributing to library parts creation and management.

Skills

Designing electronic circuits

Testing analogue systems

Microcontroller-based systems

Problem-solving

Collaboration with engineers

Education

HND in electrical/electronic engineering

Degree in electrical/electronic engineering

Tools

Electronic schematic capture

PCB design software

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 are available.

This role is office-based.

Are you able to design, build, and test electronic circuits and printed circuit boards?

Are you keen to build your skills and develop your career in engineering?

You will join a product development team, working on hardware products and solutions to enhance security. You may not know all the details yet, but you will learn quickly.

You will use your technical knowledge and ideas to create and maintain electronic hardware for custom-designed security products to meet the needs of partners both domestically and internationally.

Expect varied tasks: modifying existing designs, collaborating on new product development, and working with multidisciplinary teams.

You will receive training and support to develop in this role, including a training budget for external courses. You will also have time allocated for innovation and research.

More About You

To apply, you should have:

• Experience in designing and testing analogue, digital, and microcontroller-based systems.
• An 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, you might also have:

• Further qualifications in electrical/electronic or mechanical engineering, equivalent to a 2:2 degree or higher.
• Experience with electronic schematic capture and PCB design.
• Experience in RF design, EMC, and signal integrity.
• Good knowledge of PCB manufacturing processes.

Your Personal Skills

You are someone who:

• Is eager to learn and improve your skills.
• Enjoys working with other engineers to achieve better results.
• Is committed to completing projects to a high standard.
• Enjoys solving hard problems with innovative solutions.
• Can manage your workload and adapt to changing demands.
• Puts plans into action for continuous improvement.
• Works effectively with partners to understand their needs and expectations.

Putting your skills to use

You will be involved in the full product development process, designing a wide range of systems and working with various partners and engineers. Creativity, willingness to learn, and determination are key.

Your responsibilities include:

• Designing, developing, and documenting electronic PCB systems to high standards.
• Verifying designs through tests and peer reviews.
• Supporting products and investigating defects.
• Contributing to library parts creation and management.
• Participating in project planning and meetings.

What we Offer

We offer:

• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days after 5 years.
• 8 bank holidays plus 2.5 additional days off.
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu.
• Extensive training opportunities, including external courses and degrees.
• Competitive pension scheme (Alpha).
• Sports & Social Society activities.
• On-site nursery (subject to availability).
• 3 days paid leave annually for charity work.
• Free parking and 24/7 onsite gym.
• Relocation loan available.
• Inclusive environment with affinity groups for diverse communities.

About HMGCC

We are HMGCC, the UK’s security engineering specialists, working with government, academia, and international partners to develop tools and technologies that protect the nation.

We invest in our people with training and career support to help you reach your potential and enjoy a healthy work/life balance.

Visit our website for more information.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities or neurodiversity. We value each individual's unique contributions and provide opportunities through our Offer of Interview Scheme. For more details, visit our website.

Apply now

Click ‘apply’ to discover more. Our recruitment team will process your application after the role closes, and everyone will receive a response. The closing date may be advanced if needed.

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