Associate Electronics PCB Design Engineer

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Electronics PCB Design Engineer to join their innovative team. This full-time role involves designing, building, and testing electronic circuits and printed circuit boards, working closely with product development teams on cutting-edge security solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in analogue and digital systems, along with a commitment to continuous learning and collaboration. With a focus on career development and work/life balance, this organization offers a supportive environment where your contributions will make a significant impact on vital security technologies.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Paid overtime

Training opportunities

Pension scheme

Relocation loan up to £2,500

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and test electronic circuits and PCBs.
• Collaborate on hardware products and security solutions.

Skills

Designing electronic circuits

Testing analogue systems

Microcontroller-based systems

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Relevant Degree (2:2 or higher)

Tools

Electronic schematic capture

PCB design software

RF and EMC knowledge

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.

Responsibilities include:

• Design, build, and test electronic circuits and printed circuit boards.
• Work within a product development team on hardware products and security solutions.
• Create and maintain electronic hardware for custom security products to meet partner needs.
• Modify existing designs and collaborate on new product designs.
• Participate in training, development, and research activities.

About You

To qualify, 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 or a relevant Degree (2:2 or higher).
• Experience with electronic schematic capture, PCB design, RF, EMC, and signal integrity.
• Knowledge of PCB manufacturing processes.

Personal Skills

• Keen to learn and improve skills.
• Enjoy working with others and sharing knowledge.
• Driven, committed, and capable of seeing projects through.
• Innovative problem solver.
• Self-managing and adaptable.
• Proactive in planning and understanding partner needs.

Role Activities

• Design, develop, and document electronic PCB systems.
• Verify designs through testing and peer reviews.
• Support products and investigate defects.
• Contribute to library parts and project planning.

What We Offer

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

About HMGCC

We are the UK’s security-focused engineering organization, working with government, academia, and partners to develop innovative security tools and technologies. We invest in our people and support career development and work/life balance.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities or neurodiversity. We participate in the Offer of Interview Scheme to promote fair access.

Application Process

Click ‘apply’ to discover more. Our team will process applications post-deadline, with possible early closing depending on recruitment needs. We offer a relocation loan of up to £2,500 for eligible candidates moving to the area.