Associate Electronics PCB Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Rushmoor; 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 role involves designing and testing electronic circuits, collaborating on innovative projects, and contributing to the development of cutting-edge security solutions. With a focus on professional growth, the company offers extensive training opportunities and a supportive environment for career advancement. Enjoy a flexible work schedule and generous benefits, including annual leave and a pension scheme. If you are passionate about electronics and eager to make a meaningful impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Paid overtime or time off in lieu

Training opportunities

Alpha pension scheme

Sports & Social Society

On-site nursery

Charity leave

Qualifications

• Experience in design and testing of analogue, digital, and microcontroller-based systems.
• Understanding of product and system design and development.
• Relevant work experience or qualifications equivalent to a HND in electrical/electronic engineering.

Responsibilities

• Designing, building, and testing electronic circuits and printed circuit boards.
• Working within a product development team on hardware products and security solutions.
• Creating and maintaining electronic hardware for custom-designed security products.

Skills

Design and testing of analogue systems

Design and testing of digital systems

Microcontroller-based systems

Product and system design

Problem-solving

Education

HND in electrical/electronic engineering

Degree in electrical/electronic engineering

Tools

Electronic schematic capture

PCB design

RF design

EMC

Signal integrity

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:

• Designing, building, and testing electronic circuits and printed circuit boards.
• Working within a product development team on hardware products and security solutions.
• Creating and maintaining electronic hardware for custom-designed security products.
• Modifying existing designs and collaborating on new product/system designs.
• Receiving training and support, with a budget for external courses, and dedicating time to innovation and research.

More About You

To apply, you will already have:

• Experience in design and testing of analogue, digital, and microcontroller-based systems.
• Understanding of product and system design and development.
• Relevant work experience or qualifications, equivalent to/or a 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 in electronic schematic capture, PCB design, RF design, EMC, and signal integrity.
• Good understanding of PCB manufacturing processes.

Your Personal Skills

• Keen to learn and improve technical and non-technical skills.
• Enthusiastic about working with other engineers.
• Driven to see projects through to high standards.
• Enjoy innovative problem-solving.
• Capable of managing workload and adapting to changing demands.
• Proactive in planning and improving processes.
• Effective in understanding partner needs and expectations.

Putting your skills to use

You will be involved in the full product development process, creating designs and systems, working with partners and engineers, and demonstrating creativity and determination.

Using your skills, you will:

• 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 2.5 additional days off.
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu.
• Training opportunities, including external courses and degrees.
• Alpha pension scheme.
• Sports & Social Society.
• On-site nursery (subject to availability).
• Charity leave and other benefits.

About HMGCC

We are HMGCC, the UK's security engineering specialists, working with government, academia, and partners to develop 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, ethnicities, identities, orientations, and those with disabilities or neurodiversity. We offer an Interview Scheme for eligible candidates.

Apply now

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