Associate Electronics PCB Design Engineer

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Associate Electronics PCB Design Engineer, where you'll design and develop innovative electronic circuits and PCB systems. This role offers the chance to work on exciting hardware products that enhance security, with opportunities for training and career growth. Collaborate with talented engineers and contribute to a dynamic product development team, all while enjoying a flexible work environment. With competitive benefits and a commitment to equal opportunities, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your engineering career.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Paid overtime

Training opportunities

On-site nursery

Free parking

24/7 onsite gym access

Relocation Loan

Sports & Social Society activities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and document PCB systems to high standards.
• Verify designs through tests and peer reviews.
• Support products and investigate reported defects.

Skills

Design and testing of analogue systems

Design and testing of digital systems

Microcontroller-based systems

PCB design

RF design

Signal integrity

Education

HND in electrical/electronic engineering

Relevant 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.

Can you design, build, and test electronic circuits and printed circuit boards?

Keen to build your skills and develop your career in engineering?

You’ll join a product development team, working on hardware products and solutions to protect security. You may not know all the details yet, but you soon will.

You’ll use your technical knowledge and ideas to create and maintain electronic hardware for custom-designed security products to meet the needs of partners at home and overseas.

No two days will be the same; one day you could be modifying an existing design to introduce a new requirement, the next you could be collaborating with a multidisciplinary team on designing the next set of products and systems.

You’ll receive training and support to develop in this role, as well as a training budget for external courses. You’ll also be able to dedicate part of your time to innovation and research.

More About You

To apply for this role, you will already have:

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

It would be beneficial if you also have one of the following (although these are not essential):

• Further qualifications in electrical/electronic or mechanical engineering, equivalent to/or a 2:2 or greater relevant degree.
• Experience in electronic schematic capture and PCB design.
• Experience of RF design, EMC, and signal integrity.
• A good understanding of PCB manufacturing processes.

Your Personal Skills

You will be the type of person who:

• Is keen to learn and improve both technical and non-technical skills.
• Is enthused by working with other engineers, combining your collective knowledge to produce better results.
• Likes seeing projects through to completion. You have the drive and commitment to finish projects to a high standard.
• Enjoys the challenge of thinking of innovative solutions to hard problems.
• Can manage your workload and adapt to changing demands.
• Plans to make improvements.
• Works with partners to understand their desired outcomes and expectations.

Putting your skills to use

You’ll be involved in the full product development process. You’ll use your skills and experience to create a wide range of designs and systems, working with various partners and design engineers. You can be creative, working in your own way towards delivery, with a willingness to learn and a determination to succeed.

Using your diverse skills, you will:

• Design, develop, and document electronic PCB systems to high standards.
• Verify designs by creating and implementing verification tests and peer reviews.
• Support products and investigate reported defects.
• Contribute to library parts creation and management.
• Participate in project planning and meetings.

What we Offer

Here’s what we can offer you:

• 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years’ service.
• 8 Bank Holiday days off in addition to annual leave.
• 2½ additional days leave (set dates through the year).
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu. Your salary covers contracted hours; extra work is rewarded.
• Training opportunities, from internal courses to distance learning degrees.
• Our Alpha pension scheme is competitive.
• Sports & Social Society activities.
• On-site nursery (subject to availability).
• 3 days paid leave annually for charitable activities.
• Free parking and 24/7 onsite gym access.
• Relocation Loan*.
• Inclusive environment with Affinity Groups supporting diverse backgrounds and identities.

About HMGCC

We are HMGCC, the UK’s security engineering specialists.

We collaborate with the security community, UK government, academia, private sector, and international allies to develop tools and technologies that enhance national security.

We invest in our people through training and career support, enabling you to reach your full potential and enjoy a healthy work/life balance.

To learn more about us, please visit our website.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to providing equal opportunities and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, ethnicities, identities, orientations, and those with disabilities or neurodiverse conditions.

We value diverse talent and perspectives, which strengthen our organization.

We offer an Offer of Interview Scheme, ensuring eligible candidates are shortlisted for interviews if they meet minimum criteria. For more details, see our website.

Apply now

Discover more by clicking ‘apply’.

Our recruitment team will process applications after the role closes, and all candidates will receive a response.

Please note, the closing date may be brought forward depending on recruitment needs.

*Relocation Loan: up to £2,500 interest-free, repayable over 24 months for relocating candidates.