Electronics Design Engineer – PCB & Clean Energy

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries. The Electronics Design Engineer role in Loughborough focuses on designing hardware and delivering new PCB designs from concept through to release.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team to create robust, manufacturable designs using Altium Designer, support prototypes and validation, and contribute to continuous improvement. On-site, full-time, 2–4 years experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or equivalent military experience.
• 2-4 years of experience in electronics design or PCB development.
• Experience supporting products through design, development, and validation activities.
• Experience supporting prototype build and test activities.
• Familiarity with EMC/EMI considerations in PCB design.
• Knowledge of analogue and digital circuit design.
• Experience within clean energy, automotive, aerospace, or advanced technology sectors.
• Understanding of product lifecycle management and engineering change control processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop PCB layouts using Altium Designer.
• Support the delivery of new PCB designs through the full product development lifecycle.
• Create and maintain schematic designs, PCB layouts, and associated engineering documentation.
• Perform design reviews and support PCB design validation activities.
• Collaborate with mechanical, manufacturing, and test teams to ensure successful product integration.
• Support prototype builds, testing, and debugging activities.
• Manage engineering changes and maintain accurate design records.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities within the electronics development process.

Skills

Schematic capture

PCB layout

DFM/DFA

Engineering drawings

Problem-solving

Multidisciplinary teams

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering

Equivalent military experience

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries. The Electronics Design Engineer role in Loughborough focuses on designing hardware and delivering new PCB designs from concept through to release.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team to create robust, manufacturable designs using Altium Designer, support prototypes and validation, and contribute to continuous improvement. On-site, full-time, 2–4 years experience.