Associate Electronics PCB Design Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company in the UK's security sector is seeking an Associate Electronics PCB Design Engineer. This role involves designing and testing electronic circuits and PCBs, collaborating with teams to enhance security products. The position offers flexible working hours, extensive training opportunities, and a supportive environment for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

8 Bank Holidays

Paid overtime

Extensive training opportunities

Competitive pension scheme

Sports & Social Society

Onsite nursery

Free parking

Gym

Relocation loan

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Designing, building, and testing electronic circuits and printed circuit boards.
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to design new products and systems.
• Verifying designs through tests and peer reviews.

Skills

Analogue Systems

Digital Systems

Microcontroller Systems

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Education

HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

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. You will join a product development team working on hardware products and solutions to enhance security. You will use your technical knowledge to create and maintain electronic hardware for custom-designed security products to meet partner needs both domestically and internationally.

No two days are the same. You might modify existing designs to incorporate new requirements or collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to design new products and systems.

You will receive training and support to develop in this role, along with a training budget for external courses. Part of your time will be 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 qualifications include:

• Further qualifications in electrical/electronic or mechanical engineering, such as a 2:2 or higher degree.
• Experience in electronic schematic capture and PCB design.
• Experience with RF design, EMC, and signal integrity.
• Knowledge of PCB manufacturing processes.

Personal Skills

You should be someone who:

• Is eager to learn and improve both technical and non-technical skills.
• Enjoys working with other engineers and sharing knowledge.
• Is committed to completing projects to a high standard.
• Enjoys solving hard problems with innovative solutions.
• Can manage your workload and adapt to changing demands.
• Plans for improvements and understands partner needs clearly.

Putting your skills to use

You will be involved in the full product development lifecycle, creating designs and systems while collaborating with partners and engineers. Creativity, willingness to learn, and determination are essential.

Your tasks will include:

• Designing, developing, and documenting electronic PCB systems.
• Verifying designs through tests and peer reviews.
• Supporting products and investigating defects.
• Contributing to library parts creation and project planning.

What we Offer

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.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Sports & Social Society, onsite nursery, charity leave, free parking, gym, relocation loan, and inclusive environment support.

About HMGCC

We are HMGCC, specialists in engineering at the UK's security core. We collaborate with government, academia, and international partners to develop security tools and technologies. We invest in our people’s growth and work/life balance.

Visit our website for more information.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities or neurodiversity. We offer an Offer of Interview Scheme to ensure fair opportunity for all qualified candidates.

Apply now

Click ‘apply’ to discover more. Our team will process applications after the role closes, with possible early closing depending on recruitment needs. Relocation loans are available for eligible candidates moving to the area.