Associate Electronics PCB Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Blakesley; 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 dynamic team. This full-time role offers a chance to design and develop innovative electronic hardware for security solutions. You'll work on diverse tasks, from modifying existing designs to collaborating on new product developments. With a strong emphasis on training and career growth, this position provides a supportive environment where your contributions will directly impact cutting-edge projects. If you're eager to advance your engineering skills in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Paid overtime or time off in lieu

Extensive training opportunities

Competitive pension scheme

Onsite amenities

Relocation loan up to £2,500

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and document electronic PCB systems.
• Verify designs through testing and peer reviews.
• Support products and investigate defects.

Skills

Designing electronic circuits

Testing analogue systems

Microcontroller-based systems

Collaborative design

Problem-solving

Education

HND in electrical/electronic engineering

Relevant degree (2:2 or higher)

Tools

Electronic schematic capture

PCB design software

RF design tools

Job description

Job Title: Associate Electronics PCB Design Engineer Ref. 956

Department: Engineering

Salary: £36,330 - £39,055

Job Description

This role is available full-time for 37 hours per week (Monday-Friday) or part-time with a minimum of 28 hours per week. Flexible or compressed working hours are available. The position is office-based.

Are you capable of designing, building, and testing electronic circuits and printed circuit boards? Keen to develop your skills and advance your career in engineering? Join our product development team working on hardware products and security solutions. You will use your technical knowledge to create and maintain electronic hardware for custom security products for partners worldwide.

Expect diverse tasks: modifying existing designs, collaborating on new product designs, and participating in full product development processes. We provide training, support, and a budget for external courses, along with time dedicated to innovation and research.

About You

To qualify, you should have:

• Experience in designing and testing analogue, digital, and microcontroller-based systems.
• An 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 in RF design, EMC, and signal integrity.
• Knowledge of PCB manufacturing processes.

Personal Skills

You should be eager to learn, collaborative, committed to high standards, innovative, adaptable, and proactive in planning and understanding partner needs.

Responsibilities

Utilize your skills to:

• Design, develop, and document electronic PCB systems.
• Verify designs through testing 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 additional leave days.
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu.
• Extensive training opportunities and a supportive environment for career development.
• Competitive pension scheme, onsite amenities, and inclusive environment.

About HMGCC

We are the UK’s security-focused engineering specialists, working with government, academia, and international partners to develop innovative security tools and technologies. We invest in our people and support your career 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 discover more. Our recruitment team will process 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.