Associate Electronics PCB Design Engineer

HMGCC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to national security as an Associate Electronics PCB Design Engineer. In this dynamic role, you'll design, build, and test innovative electronic circuits and printed circuit boards, contributing to vital projects that protect the nation. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, engage in continuous learning, and enjoy a supportive environment that values your skills and creativity. With opportunities for professional development and a range of attractive benefits, this position offers a fulfilling career path for those passionate about engineering and innovation.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Paid overtime

Training budget

Pension scheme

Free onsite gym

Sports & Social Society

On-site nursery

Relocation Loan

Charity leave

Free parking

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design and document electronic PCB systems to high standards.
• Verify designs through tests and peer reviews.
• Support products and investigate defects.

Skills

Analogue System Design

Digital System Design

Microcontroller Systems

PCB Design

RF Design

Signal Integrity

Product Development

Education

HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

PCB Design Software

Schematic Capture Tools

Job description

Associate Electronics PCB Design Engineer

Job Title: Associate Electronics PCB Design Engineer Ref. 956

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 coverage of 28 hours per week. Flexible or compressed working hours available.

This role is office based.

Can you design, build and test electronic circuits and printed circuit boards?

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 protect national security. You may not know all the details yet, but you soon can.

You will use your technical knowledge and ideas to create and maintain electronic hardware for custom designed national security products to meet the needs of partners at home and overseas.

No two days will be the same; one day you could be modifying an existing design to introduce a new requirement, the next you could be collaborating with a multidisciplinary team on designing the next set of products and systems.

You will receive training and support to develop in this role, as well as a training budget for external courses; you will also be able to dedicate a portion of your time to innovation and research.

More About You

To apply for this role, you will already have:

• Experience in the design and test of analogue, digital and microcontroller-based systems.
• An understanding of product and system design and development.
• Relevant work experience or qualifications, equivalent to/or a HND in electrical/electronic engineering.

It would be beneficial if you also have one of the following (although these are not essential):

• Further qualifications in electrical/electronic or mechanical engineering, equivalent to/or a 2:2 or greater relevant Degree.
• Experience in electronic schematic capture and PCB design.
• Experience of RF design, EMC, and signal integrity.
• A good understanding of PCB manufacturing processes.

Your Personal Skills

You will be the type of person who:

• Is keen to learn and improve both technical and non-technical skills.
• Is enthused by working with other engineers, combining your collective knowledge to produce better results.
• Likes seeing things through to the end. You have the drive and commitment to finish projects to a high standard.
• Enjoys the challenge of thinking of innovative solutions to hard problems.
• Can manage your own workload and can adapt to changing demands on your time.
• Puts plans in place to make improvements.
• Works with partners to clearly understand their desired outcomes and expectations.

Putting your skills to use

You will get involved in the full product development process. You will use your skills and experience to create a wide range of designs and systems whilst working with a variety of partners and design engineers. You can be creative, working in your own way towards delivery with a willingness to learn and a determination to succeed.

Using your diverse range of skills, you will:

• Design, develop and document electronic PCB systems to the highest standards.
• Verify designs by creating and implementing verification tests and carrying out peer reviews.
• Support products and investigate reported defects.
• Contribute to library parts creation and management.
• Contribute to project planning and meetings.

What we Offer

Now that we have explained a bit about what you will be doing, here is what we can offer you:

• 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years of service.
• 8 Bank Holiday days off in addition to your annual leave.
• 2 additional days leave (set dates through the year).
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu. Your salary is for your contracted hours. If you work more, we believe you should be rewarded for that.
• Training. Lots and lots of training. This can be anything from a day internal course to a distant learning degree. If it’s relevant to your career, we will aim to support you.
• Pension. Our Pension scheme is Alpha. It’s competitive.
• Sports & Social Society. Whether it's classic cars or baking, golf or crafting, we have a society for you.
• On-site nursery (subject to availability).
• 3 days paid leave a year to support a registered charity of your choice.
• Free parking.
• Free onsite gym, open 24 hours a day.
• Relocation Loan.
• Affinity Groups for support and inclusion.

About HMGCC

We are HMGCC, the engineering specialists at the heart of the UK’s national security.

We work with the national security community, UK government, academia, private sector partners, and international allies to bring engineering ingenuity to the national security mission, creating tools and technologies that drive us ahead and help to protect the nation.

We invest in our people, not only with training but also support throughout your career with us, to allow you to reach your full potential at work, as well as enjoy the work/life balance many aspire to.

To find out more about us and if we’re right for you, please visit our website.

Inclusion and diversity really matter to us. It's not just about numbers or visible differences.

HMGCC is committed to providing equal opportunities and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities or who are neurodiverse.

We’re not looking for any one type of person. We’re looking for talent from all different backgrounds to join our organization, where we genuinely respect and value each other's differences, as well as our similarities. It makes us even better at what we do.

We are proud to offer candidates the opportunity to apply through the Offer of Interview Scheme. The scheme ensures eligible candidates are selected for an interview as long as their application meets the minimum criteria for the role. To find out more and how you can apply under this scheme, please see the inclusion and diversity information on our website.

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Our recruitment team will process your application once the role has closed and everyone will get a response.

Please note, depending on recruitment requirements, we may bring forward the closing date for this role from the original date.

If you are relocating to the area and renting a property, we can offer an interest-free relocation loan of up to GBP 2,500, to be repaid in installments over 24 months.