Associate Electronics PCB Design Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company in the UK's security sector is seeking an Associate Electronics PCB Design Engineer. You will be responsible for designing and testing electronic circuits and PCBs, collaborating with a product development team. This role offers flexible working hours and extensive training opportunities to enhance your skills.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Competitive pension scheme

Paid overtime

Extensive training opportunities

On-site nursery

Free parking

24/7 gym access

Relocation loans

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and testing 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.
• Involved in the full product development process, creating a variety of designs.

Skills

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Eager to Learn

Education

HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Relevant Degree (2:2 or higher)

Tools

Electronic Schematic Capture

PCB Design

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.

We are looking for someone eager to develop their skills and build a career in engineering.

You will join a product development team working on hardware products and solutions to enhance security. You may not have all the details yet, but you will learn quickly.

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

No two days are the same; you might modify existing designs or collaborate on new product designs.

Training and support will be provided, including a training budget for external courses. You will also have time dedicated to innovation and research.

More About You

To qualify, you should have:

• Experience in designing and testing 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.

Additional beneficial qualifications include:

• Further qualifications in electrical/electronic or mechanical engineering, or a relevant degree (2:2 or higher).
• Experience with electronic schematic capture and PCB design.
• Experience in RF design, EMC, and signal integrity.
• Knowledge of PCB manufacturing processes.

Your Personal Skills

You should be someone who:

• Is eager to learn and improve both technical and non-technical skills.
• Enjoys collaborating with other engineers.
• Is committed to completing projects to a high standard.
• Likes solving challenging problems with innovative solutions.
• Can manage your workload and adapt to changing demands.
• Plans for improvements and understands partner expectations.

Putting Your Skills to Use

You will be involved in the full product development process, creating a variety of designs and systems while working with different partners and engineers. Creativity and a willingness to learn are essential.

Your responsibilities include:

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

What We Offer

Our benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 after 5 years.
• 8 Bank Holidays plus additional days off.
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu.
• Extensive training opportunities.
• Competitive pension scheme (Alpha).
• Sports & Social Society.
• On-site nursery (subject to availability).
• Charity leave, free parking, 24/7 gym access, and relocation loans.

About HMGCC

We are HMGCC, specialists in engineering at the UK's security core. We collaborate with government, academia, and international partners to develop security tools and technologies. We invest in our people through training and career support to help you reach your full potential.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to providing equal opportunities and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including those with disabilities or neurodiversity. We value all differences and believe they make us stronger.

We offer an Interview Scheme to ensure candidates meeting minimum criteria are considered fairly. For more details, visit our website.

Apply Now

Click ‘apply’ to discover more. Our recruitment team will process applications after the role closes, and responses will be provided. Please note, the closing date may be brought forward depending on recruitment needs.

*Relocation loan of up to £2,500 available for those moving to the area, repayable over 24 months.