Electronics Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy is seeking an Electronics Project Design Engineer to lead impactful projects in design and development of electronic systems and circuits. This role offers a competitive salary and abundant benefits, including a generous holiday allowance and resources for mental wellness. Candidates should have strong project management skills and experience with CAD and circuit design tools.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Life assurance

Discounts on shopping

Access to mental health support

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• Experience in CAD design (SolidWorks or similar).
• Strong circuit design skills from first principles.
• Hands-on experience with Altium, VHDL, Libero (Microsemi) tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from concept to completion.
• Design and develop electronic systems including FPGA, analogue, and digital circuits.
• Manage small to medium-sized projects with full lifecycle responsibility.

Skills

CAD design

Circuit design

Project management

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Tools

Altium

VHDL

Libero

Job description

Overview

Electronics Project Design Engineer

Are you an Electronics Design Engineer with Project Experience? Join Belcan, a global leader in engineering consultancy, and take charge of exciting projects that span industrial control systems, automated test equipment, and electro-mechanical innovations.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead projects from concept to completion and deliver high-performance systems that meet real-world challenges
• Design and develop electronic systems including FPGA, analogue, and digital circuits
• Create and support PCB designs (schematic capture, layout, FMEA, component analysis)
• Manage small to medium-sized projects with full lifecycle responsibility
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards and configuration controls
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and clients to deliver tailored solutions

What You Bring

• Experience in CAD design (SolidWorks or similar)
• Strong circuit design skills from first principles
• Familiarity with PLM tools and engineering data management
• Hands-on experience with Altium, VHDL, Libero (Microsemi) or similar tools
• Previous project management experience in an engineering environment
• A proactive mindset and a passion for solving complex technical problems

Why Belcan?

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Generous holiday allowance, including a long Christmas break
• Life assurance and salary sacrifice schemes
• Discounts on shopping, food, and drink
• Access to mental health support, online GP, and wellness resources
• A collaborative team culture and opportunities for continuous development

About Us

Belcan, a Cognizant company, is a trusted name in technical services and engineering consultancy. Our work spans aerospace, defence, marine, nuclear, automotive, and cyber security—delivering innovation and excellence across industries. This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan.