Associate Electronics PCB Design Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking an Associate Electronics PCB Design Engineer to join their engineering team. This full-time position involves designing and testing electronic circuits and collaborating on product development. The ideal candidate will have experience in analogue and digital systems and a relevant HND or degree. The role offers excellent training opportunities and benefits, including 25 days of annual leave and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Paid overtime or time off in lieu

Extensive training opportunities

Alpha pension scheme

Onsite nursery

Free parking

Gym

Relocation loan

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and testing analogue, digital, and microcontroller-based systems.
• Understanding of product and system design and development processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and test electronic circuits and printed circuit boards.
• Develop and maintain electronic hardware for custom security products.

Skills

Analogue Systems

Digital Systems

Microcontroller Systems

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Relevant Degree in Electrical/Electronic 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

Job description

Salary awarded is based on skills assessment at interview.

This role is available full-time for 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, or part-time with a minimum of 28 hours per week. Flexible or compressed working hours are available.

This role is office-based.

Responsibilities include:

• Design, build, and test electronic circuits and printed circuit boards.
• Work within a product development team to create hardware products and solutions to enhance security.
• Develop and maintain electronic hardware for custom security products for domestic and international partners.
• Modify existing designs and collaborate on new product development.
• Participate in training and research activities to develop skills.

About You

To qualify, you should have:

• Experience in designing and testing analogue, digital, and microcontroller-based systems.
• An understanding of product and system design and development processes.
• Relevant work experience or qualifications, such as an HND in electrical/electronic engineering.

Beneficial but not essential qualifications include:

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

Personal Skills

• Keen to learn and improve technical and non-technical skills.
• Enjoy working collaboratively with engineers.
• Driven to complete projects to a high standard.
• Innovative problem solver.
• Self-managing and adaptable to changing demands.
• Proactive in planning and process improvements.
• Effective communicator to understand partner needs.

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 2½ additional days off.
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu.
• Extensive training opportunities and a training budget.
• Alpha pension scheme.
• Sports & Social Society, onsite nursery, charity leave, free parking, gym, and relocation loan.

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 development and support work-life balance.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including minorities, LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities or neurodiversity.

We offer an Interview Scheme to support eligible candidates.

Apply now

Click ‘apply’ to discover more. Our team will process your application after the role closes, and responses will be provided. We may close the application early if necessary.

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