Associate Electronics PCB Design Engineer

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Associate Electronics PCB Design Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves designing and testing cutting-edge electronic circuits and printed circuit boards while collaborating on innovative security product development. You will have the opportunity to enhance your skills through dedicated training and support, with a focus on teamwork and high-quality project delivery. With a commitment to work/life balance and employee growth, this position offers a vibrant work environment where your contributions will have a meaningful impact on security technologies. If you're passionate about electronics and eager to learn, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Paid overtime

Training opportunities

Pension scheme

Relocation loan up to £2,500

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Designing, building, and testing electronic circuits and PCBs.
• Modifying designs and collaborating on new product designs.

Skills

Analogue Design

Digital Design

Microcontroller Systems

Problem-Solving

Team Collaboration

Education

HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Relevant Degree (2:2 or higher)

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.
• Developing hardware for security products in a product development team.
• Modifying existing designs and collaborating on new product/system designs.
• Supporting and maintaining electronic hardware for custom security solutions.

Training and development:

• Training and support to develop in this role.
• Training budget for external courses.
• Time allocated for innovation and research.

About You

To qualify, you should have:

• Experience in design and testing 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:

• Further qualifications in electrical/electronic or mechanical engineering, or a relevant degree (2:2 or higher).
• 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-solving mindset with innovative thinking.
• Ability to manage workload and adapt to change.
• Proactive in planning and communication with partners.

Role Expectations:

• Participate in the full product development cycle.
• Create and document high-quality electronic PCB designs.
• Verify designs through testing and peer reviews.
• Support products and investigate defects.
• Contribute to library parts management and project meetings.

What We Offer:

• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 after 5 years.
• Additional days off, paid overtime, training opportunities, pension scheme, and various employee benefits.

About HMGCC:

We are the UK’s security-focused engineering specialists, working with government, academia, and industry to develop security tools and technologies.

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

Equal Opportunities:

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

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 also offer a relocation loan of up to £2,500 for eligible candidates.