Associate Electronics PCB Design Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking an Associate Electronics PCB Design Engineer to design and test electronic circuits and PCBs. The role offers full-time or part-time options and emphasizes teamwork and innovation. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in electronic design. The company provides extensive training, generous leave, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 after 5 years

Paid overtime or time off in lieu

Extensive training and development opportunities

On-site amenities including 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.
• Collaborate on new product development and modify existing designs.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Education

HND in electrical/electronic engineering

Degree in electrical/electronic or mechanical engineering

Tools

PCB design

Electronic schematic capture

RF 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 coverage 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-designed security products.
• Modify existing designs and collaborate on new product development.
• Participate in training, research, and innovation activities.

About You

To qualify, 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.

Additional beneficial qualifications include:

• A relevant Degree (2:2 or higher) in electrical/electronic or mechanical engineering.
• Experience with electronic schematic capture, PCB design, 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 a high standard.
• Creative problem-solver and adaptable.
• Effective in understanding partner needs and expectations.

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 work.
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu.
• Extensive training and development opportunities.
• Alpha pension scheme.
• On-site amenities including nursery, gym, parking, and social activities.
• Relocation loan available.

About HMGCC

We are the UK's security-focused engineering specialists, 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 and neurodiverse candidates. We support the Offer of Interview Scheme to ensure fair access to opportunities.

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.

Relocation loans are available for eligible candidates moving to the area.