Associate Electronics PCB Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Croughton; 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 engineering team. This role involves designing, developing, and testing electronic circuits and printed circuit boards, contributing to innovative security solutions. With a focus on collaboration and skill enhancement, you will engage in the full product development cycle while enjoying a supportive work environment that values your growth. The company offers a competitive salary, extensive training opportunities, and a range of attractive benefits, including generous annual leave and a pension scheme. If you are passionate about electronics and eager to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Additional bank holidays

Overtime pay or time off in lieu

Extensive training opportunities

Competitive pension scheme

On-site nursery

Free parking

Gym access

Various social and sports societies

Interest-free relocation loan

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.
• Collaborating on hardware products and security solutions.

Skills

Analogue design

Digital design

Microcontroller systems

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

Electronic schematic capture

PCB design

RF design

EMC and 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-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 systems.
• Participating in training, research, and innovation activities.

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 qualifications include:

• Further qualifications in electrical/electronic or mechanical engineering, or a relevant Degree (2:2 or higher).
• Experience with 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 collaboration.
• Driven to complete projects to high standards.
• Innovative problem-solver.
• Self-managing with adaptability.
• Proactive in planning and understanding client needs.

Using Your Skills

You will be involved in the full product development cycle, designing, developing, and documenting electronic PCB systems, supporting products, investigating defects, and contributing to project planning.

What We Offer

• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 after 5 years.
• Additional bank holidays and leave days.
• Overtime pay or time off in lieu.
• Extensive training opportunities.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Various social and sports societies.
• On-site nursery, free parking, gym, and other benefits.

About HMGCC

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

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

Equal Opportunities

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

Apply now

Click ‘apply’ to discover more. Our team will process your application after the role closes, with possible early closing depending on recruitment needs. For relocating candidates, we offer an interest-free relocation loan of up to £2,500, repayable over 24 months.