Associate Electronics PCB Design Engineer

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

Job summary

An innovative engineering specialist is seeking a passionate Associate Electronics PCB Design Engineer. This role offers a unique opportunity to design and develop cutting-edge electronic systems while collaborating with a dynamic team. You will engage in the full product development process, contributing to exciting projects that enhance security technologies. With a focus on personal growth and work-life balance, this position provides extensive training opportunities and a supportive environment. If you are eager to learn and thrive in a collaborative setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

8 Bank Holidays

Paid overtime

Extensive training opportunities

Competitive pension scheme

Sports & Social Society activities

On-site nursery

Charity leave

Free parking

Gym membership

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Designing, building, and testing electronic circuits and PCBs.
• Working within a product development team on hardware products.

Skills

Analogue System Design

Digital System Design

Microcontroller Systems

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Education

HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

PCB Design Software

Electronic Schematic Capture

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 are available.

This role is office-based.

Responsibilities include:

• Designing, building, and testing electronic circuits and printed circuit boards.
• Working within a product development team on hardware products and security solutions.
• Creating and maintaining electronic hardware for custom-designed security products.
• Modifying existing designs and collaborating on new product/system designs.
• Receiving training and support, with a budget for external courses, and dedicating time to innovation and research.

More About You

To apply, you should have:

• Experience in the design and test of 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:

• Qualifications in electrical/electronic or mechanical engineering, or a relevant degree (2:2 or higher).
• Experience in electronic schematic capture and PCB design.
• Experience with RF design, EMC, and signal integrity.
• Good understanding of PCB manufacturing processes.

Your Personal Skills

• Keen to learn and improve skills.
• Enthusiastic about teamwork and collaboration.
• Driven to complete projects to high standards.
• Enjoys solving challenging problems.
• Ability to manage workload and adapt to changing demands.
• Proactive in planning and improvements.
• Effective in understanding partner needs and expectations.

Putting Your Skills to Use

You will be involved in the full product development process, creating diverse designs and working with various partners. You should be creative, willing to learn, and determined to succeed.

Using your skills, you will:

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

What we Offer

• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 after 5 years.
• 8 Bank Holidays plus 2.5 additional days leave.
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu.
• Extensive training opportunities.
• Competitive pension scheme (Alpha).
• Sports & Social Society activities.
• On-site nursery (subject to availability).
• Charity leave, free parking, gym, and relocation loan options.

About HMGCC

We are HMGCC, specialists in engineering at the heart of the UK’s security, working with government, academia, and international partners to develop security tools and technologies.

We invest in our people’s growth and support work/life balance.

Visit our website to learn more.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities or neurodiverse conditions. We offer an Interview Scheme to eligible candidates.

Apply now to discover more. Our team will review applications after the closing date, which may be earlier depending on recruitment needs.

*Relocation Loan: Up to £2,500 interest-free, repayable over 24 months for relocating candidates.