Associate Electronics PCB Design Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company in security-focused engineering is seeking an Associate Electronics PCB Design Engineer. This role involves designing and testing electronic circuits while collaborating with a diverse team on innovative security solutions. The position offers flexible working hours and comprehensive training support.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Paid overtime or time off in lieu

Comprehensive training and development support

Competitive pension scheme

On-site nursery

Charity leave

Free parking

Gym facilities

Relocation support

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/system designs.

Skills

Problem-solver

Teamwork

Innovative thinking

Education

HND in electrical/electronic engineering

Degree in electrical/electronic or mechanical engineering

Tools

Electronic schematic capture

PCB design

RF design

EMC

Signal integrity

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Associate Electronics PCB Design Engineer Ref. 956

Department: Engineering

Salary: £36,330 - £39,055

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.

Job Responsibilities

• 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 security products for partners globally.
• Modify existing designs and collaborate on new product/system designs.
• Participate in training, development, and innovation activities.

Candidate Requirements

To apply, 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.

Beneficial but not essential:

• Further qualifications or a degree in electrical/electronic or mechanical engineering.
• Experience with electronic schematic capture and PCB design.
• Experience with 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 high standards.
• Problem-solver with innovative thinking.
• Self-managing and adaptable.
• Proactive in planning and communication.

Role Engagement

You will be involved in the full product development cycle, applying your skills to a variety of designs and collaborating with different partners and engineers. Creativity and a willingness to learn are essential.

What We Offer

• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 after 5 years.
• Additional paid leave days and bank holidays.
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu.
• Comprehensive training and development support.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Various social and sports societies.
• On-site nursery (subject to availability).
• Charity leave, free parking, gym facilities, and relocation support.

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 well-being.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and abilities. We offer an Interview Scheme to support candidates from diverse backgrounds.

Application Process

Click ‘apply’ to start your application. Our team will review applications after the closing date, which may be earlier depending on recruitment needs. We offer a relocation loan of up to £2,500 for eligible candidates moving to the area.