Associate Electronics PCB Design Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking an Associate Electronics PCB Design Engineer to join their product development team. The role involves designing and testing electronic circuits and PCBs, contributing to innovative security solutions. The ideal candidate will possess relevant qualifications and a passion for engineering, with opportunities for training and career development.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

8 Bank Holidays

Paid overtime

Extensive training opportunities

Competitive pension scheme

On-site nursery

Free parking

24/7 onsite gym

Relocation Loan

3 days paid leave for charity work

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and document electronic PCB systems to high standards.
• Verify designs through verification tests and peer reviews.
• Support products and investigate reported defects.

Skills

Analogue Systems

Digital Systems

Microcontroller-based Systems

Problem Solving

Education

HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

PCB Design

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 available.

This role is office based.

Can you design, build and test electronic circuits and printed circuit boards?

Keen to build your skills and develop your career in engineering?

You’ll join a product development team, working on hardware products and solutions to protect security. You may not know all the details yet, but you soon can.

You’ll use your technical knowledge and ideas to create and maintain electronic hardware for custom designed security products to meet the needs of partners at home and overseas.

No two days will be the same; one day you could be modifying an existing design to introduce a new requirement, the next you could be collaborating with a multidisciplinary team on designing the next set of products and systems.

You’ll receive training and support to develop in this role, as well as a training budget for external courses; you’ll also be able to dedicate a portion of your time to innovation and research.

More About You

To apply for this role, you will already have:

• Experience in the design and testing of analogue, digital, and microcontroller-based systems.
• An understanding of product and system design and development.
• Relevant work experience or qualifications, equivalent to/or a HND in electrical/electronic engineering.

It would be beneficial if you also have one of the following (although these are not essential):

• Further qualifications in electrical/electronic or mechanical engineering, equivalent to/or a 2:2 or greater relevant Degree.
• Experience in electronic schematic capture and PCB design.
• Experience of RF design, EMC, and signal integrity.
• A good understanding of PCB manufacturing processes.

Your Personal Skills

You will be the type of person who:

• Is keen to learn and improve both technical and non-technical skills.
• Is enthused by working with other engineers, combining your collective knowledge to produce better results.
• Likes seeing things through to the end. You have the drive and commitment to finish projects to a high standard.
• Enjoys the challenge of thinking of innovative solutions to hard problems.
• Can manage your own workload and can adapt to changing demands on your time.
• Puts plans in place to make improvements.
• Works with partners to clearly understand their desired outcomes and expectations.

Putting your skills to use

You’ll be involved in the full product development process, creating a wide range of designs and systems while working with various partners and design engineers. You should be creative, working in your own way towards delivery with a willingness to learn and a determination to succeed.

Using your diverse skills, you will:

• Design, develop, and document electronic PCB systems to high standards.
• Verify designs through verification tests and peer reviews.
• Support products and investigate reported defects.
• Contribute to library parts creation and management.
• Participate in project planning and meetings.

What we Offer

We offer:

• 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years’ service.
• 8 Bank Holiday days off in addition to annual leave.
• 2½ additional days leave (set dates through the year).
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu.
• Extensive training opportunities, including internal courses and external degrees.
• Competitive pension scheme (Alpha).
• Sports & Social Society.
• On-site nursery (subject to availability).
• 3 days paid leave annually for charity work.
• Free parking and 24/7 onsite gym.
• Relocation Loan (interest-free).
• Inclusive environment and support through Affinity Groups.

About HMGCC

We are HMGCC, specialists in engineering at the heart of the UK’s security. We collaborate with the security community, UK government, academia, private sector, and international allies to develop tools and technologies that protect the nation.

We invest in our people’s growth and support throughout their careers, promoting work/life balance and full potential.

Visit our website to learn more about us and whether we’re right for you.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to providing equal opportunities and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, ethnicities, identities, orientations, and those with disabilities or neurodiverse conditions.

We value diversity and believe it enhances our organization and our work.

We offer the Offer of Interview Scheme, ensuring eligible candidates are shortlisted for interviews if they meet the minimum criteria. More details are available on our website.

Apply now

Discover more by clicking ‘apply’. Our recruitment team will process your application once the role closes, and everyone will receive a response.

Please note, depending on recruitment needs, we may close the role earlier than the stated deadline.

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