Associate Electronics PCB Design Engineer

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

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Associate Electronics PCB Design Engineer to join their innovative engineering team. This role offers the opportunity to design and test cutting-edge electronic circuits and printed circuit boards, contributing to the development of security solutions. With a focus on collaboration and creativity, you'll be involved in the full product development process, working closely with partners and engineers. The company values professional growth, offering extensive training opportunities and a supportive work environment. If you're passionate about electronics and eager to tackle challenging projects, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Paid overtime or time off in lieu

Extensive training opportunities

Alpha pension scheme

Sports & Social Society activities

On-site nursery

Charity leave

Free parking

24/7 gym access

Relocation loan available

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and test electronic circuits and PCBs.
• Collaborate on product development and modify designs.

Skills

Designing electronic circuits

Testing analogue and digital systems

Microcontroller-based systems

Collaborative problem-solving

Creativity in design

Education

HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Degree in Electrical/Electronic or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PCB design software

Electronic schematic capture tools

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.

Key responsibilities include:

• Design, build, and test electronic circuits and printed circuit boards.
• Join a product development team working on hardware products and security solutions.
• Create and maintain electronic hardware for custom-designed security products to meet partner needs.
• Modify existing designs and collaborate on new product/system designs.
• Receive training and support, including a training budget for external courses, and dedicate time to innovation and research.

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.

Beneficial but not essential:

• Further qualifications or a degree in electrical/electronic or mechanical engineering.
• Experience in 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 collaborative problem-solving.
• Driven to complete projects to high standards.
• Creative and innovative in solving hard problems.
• Self-managing and adaptable to changing demands.
• Proactive in planning and communication with partners.

Using Your Skills

You will be involved in the full product development process, creating a variety of designs and systems, working with partners and engineers, and demonstrating creativity and determination.

Specific tasks include:

• Designing, developing, and documenting electronic PCB systems.
• Verifying designs through testing and peer reviews.
• Supporting products and investigating defects.
• Contributing to library parts creation and project planning.

What We Offer

• 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years.
• 8 Bank Holidays plus additional leave days.
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu.
• Extensive training opportunities, including external courses and degrees.
• Alpha pension scheme.
• Sports & Social Society activities.
• On-site nursery (subject to availability).
• Charity leave, free parking, 24/7 gym access.
• Relocation loan available.
• Inclusive environment with affinity groups.

About HMGCC

We are the UK’s security-focused engineering specialists, 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.

Equal Opportunities

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

Apply now

Click ‘apply’ to learn more. Our team will process your application after the role closes. Please note, we may close the application earlier depending on recruitment needs.

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