Associate Electronics PCB Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Pattishall; 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 role involves designing and testing electronic circuits, collaborating on product development, and ensuring high-quality standards in security solutions. With flexible working hours and a commitment to training and development, this position offers a dynamic environment where creativity and problem-solving are encouraged. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous leave, and various perks while contributing to cutting-edge security technologies that make a difference.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Paid overtime or time off in lieu

Training opportunities

Competitive pension scheme

Sports & Social Society

Onsite nursery

Free parking

Gym access

Relocation loan

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.
• Support and verify products, investigate defects, and contribute to library parts creation.

Skills

Designing electronic circuits

Testing analogue and digital systems

Microcontroller-based systems

Effective communication

Teamwork and collaboration

Education

HND in electrical/electronic engineering

Qualifications in electrical/electronic or mechanical engineering

Tools

PCB design software

Electronic schematic capture tools

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 to meet partner needs.
• Modify existing designs, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to new product development.
• Support and verify products, investigate defects, and contribute to library parts creation.

Training and Development: Training and support will be provided, including a training budget for external courses. Dedicate time to innovation and research.

Candidate Requirements:

• 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:

• Qualifications in electrical/electronic or mechanical engineering (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 and adaptable.
• Proactive in planning and improvement.
• Effective communicator with partners.

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.
• 8 Bank Holidays plus 2.5 additional days off.
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu.
• Training opportunities, including external courses and degrees.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Sports & Social Society, onsite nursery, charity leave, free parking, gym, and relocation loan.

About HMGCC:

We are the UK's security engineering specialists, working with government, academia, and partners to develop security tools and technologies. We invest in our people’s growth and work-life balance.

Equal Opportunities:

We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities or neurodiverse conditions. We offer an interview scheme for eligible candidates.

Application:

Click ‘apply’ to discover more. Our recruitment team will process applications after the role closes. We reserve the right to close the role early if needed.

*Relocation loan of up to £2,500 is available for those relocating, repayable over 24 months.