Associate Electronics PCB Design Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company in security-focused engineering is seeking an Associate Electronics PCB Design Engineer to join their team. This role involves designing and testing electronic circuits and collaborating on innovative hardware solutions. With opportunities for training and development, the position offers a supportive environment for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Paid overtime or time off in lieu

Training opportunities

Competitive Alpha pension scheme

On-site nursery

Free parking

24/7 gym access

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and test electronic circuits and printed circuit boards.
• Modify existing designs and collaborate on new product and system designs.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Education

HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

PCB Design

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

• 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 security products for partners domestically and internationally.
• Modify existing designs and collaborate on new product and system designs.
• Participate in training, external courses, and dedicate time to innovation and research.

Candidate Requirements

To apply, 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 in electrical/electronic or mechanical engineering, or a degree with 2:2 or higher.
• 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 skills.
• Enthusiastic about teamwork and collective knowledge.
• Driven to complete projects to high standards.
• Enjoys solving complex problems with innovative solutions.
• Ability to manage workload and adapt to changing demands.
• Proactive in planning improvements and understanding partner needs.

Role Expectations

Engage in the full product development cycle, creating diverse designs and systems, collaborating with various partners and engineers. Be creative and committed to delivery and success.

• Design, develop, and document high-standard electronic PCB systems.
• Verify designs through tests 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 2.5 additional days off.
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu.
• Training opportunities, including internal courses and external degrees.
• Competitive Alpha pension scheme.
• Various social and recreational activities.
• On-site nursery (subject to availability).
• Charity leave, free parking, 24/7 gym access.
• Relocation loan available.

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 career development and work-life balance.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, ethnicities, identities, orientations, and those with disabilities or neurodiversity. We also offer an Interview Scheme for eligible candidates.

Application Process

Click ‘apply’ to discover more. Our team will process applications after the closing date and respond accordingly. The closing date may be moved forward if needed.

*Relocation loan details included in the original description.