Associate Electronics PCB Design Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering organization in the UK is seeking an Associate Electronics PCB Design Engineer. This full-time role involves designing and testing electronic circuits for security products. You will collaborate with a product development team and contribute to innovative hardware solutions while benefiting from extensive training and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Paid overtime or time off in lieu

Extensive training and development support

Competitive pension scheme

Relocation assistance

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.
• Working within a product development team to create hardware products.
• Modifying existing designs and collaborating on new product designs.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Innovative Thinking

Learning

Education

HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Relevant Degree (2:2 or higher)

Tools

PCB Design

Electronic Schematic Capture

RF Design

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 are available.

This role is office-based.

Responsibilities include:

• Designing, building, and testing electronic circuits and printed circuit boards.
• Working within a product development team to create hardware products and solutions for security.
• Using technical knowledge to create and maintain electronic hardware for custom security products.
• Modifying existing designs and collaborating on new product/system designs.
• Participating in training, development, and innovation activities.

About You

To apply, you should 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, such as an 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 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 collaborative problem-solving.
• Driven to complete projects to high standards.
• Innovative in solving complex problems.
• Capable of managing workload and adapting to change.
• Proactive in planning and understanding partner needs.

Role Activities

• Design and document electronic PCB systems.
• Verify designs through testing and peer reviews.
• Support products and investigate defects.
• Contribute to library parts and project planning.

We Offer

• Generous annual leave and bank holidays.
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu.
• Extensive training and development support.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Various social and well-being benefits, including onsite facilities and support for relocation.

About HMGCC

We are the UK’s security-focused engineering organization, working with government, academia, and international partners to develop innovative security tools and technologies.

We invest in our people’s growth and work/life balance.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds and abilities.

We offer an Offer of Interview Scheme to promote fair access to opportunities.

Apply now

Click ‘apply’ to discover more. Our recruitment team will process your application after the closing date, which may be earlier depending on recruitment needs.

Relocation assistance is available, including an interest-free loan of up to £2,500 for those relocating to the area.