Associate Electronics PCB Design Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company in security engineering is seeking an Associate Electronics PCB Design Engineer. This full-time role involves designing and testing electronic circuits and collaborating with product teams. The position offers flexible hours and a supportive environment for career growth.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Overtime pay or time off in lieu

Training opportunities

Competitive pension scheme

On-site nursery

Gym

Parking

Qualifications

• Experience in design and testing of 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 product development team on hardware products.

Skills

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Degree in Electrical/Electronic or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PCB Design

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 include:

• Designing, building, and testing electronic circuits and printed circuit boards.
• Collaborating with a product development team on hardware products and solutions.
• Creating and maintaining electronic hardware for custom-designed security products.
• Modifying existing designs and working on new product designs.
• Participating in training and research to develop skills.

About You

To apply, you should have:

• Experience in the design and test of 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 in electrical/electronic or mechanical engineering, or a relevant Degree (2:2 or higher).
• Experience in electronic schematic capture and PCB design.
• Experience with RF design, EMC, and signal integrity.
• Understanding of PCB manufacturing processes.

Personal Skills

• Keen to learn and improve skills.
• Enthusiastic about teamwork and collaboration.
• Driven to complete projects to a high standard.
• Innovative problem-solver.
• Self-managing and adaptable.
• Ability to plan and communicate effectively with partners.

Role Activities

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

What We Offer

• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 after 5 years.
• Additional holidays and paid leave for charity work.
• Overtime pay or time off in lieu.
• Training opportunities and a supportive environment.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Various social and sports clubs.
• On-site nursery, gym, parking, and other benefits.

About HMGCC

We are the UK's security engineering specialists, working with government, academia, and international partners to develop innovative security tools and technologies.

We invest in our people, supporting career growth and work/life balance.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities or who are neurodiverse. We offer an Offer of Interview Scheme to eligible 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. We also offer a relocation loan of up to £2,500 for eligible candidates.