Remote Contract Opportunity - PCB Designer (Commercial Drones)

iO Associates; England; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy is seeking a Remote PCB Designer to develop multilayer PCB layouts for drone systems. This contract position offers a competitive rate of £550 per day and the chance to work from anywhere. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in PCB design, particularly in high-speed signal and EMI/EMC considerations. Join us to shape real-world drone applications in logistics, inspection, and agriculture.

Benefits

Fully remote work

Opportunity for growth

Competitive contract rate

Qualifications

• Proven experience in PCB design (Altium Designer, KiCad, or similar).
• Strong background in high-speed signal design, power distribution, and EMI/EMC considerations.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a remote-first team.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop multilayer PCB layouts for drone systems.
• Collaborate with engineers to optimize design.
• Ensure compliance with performance and regulatory standards.

Skills

PCB design experience

High-speed signal design

EMI/EMC considerations

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Altium Designer

KiCad

Job description

Overview

Remote Contract Opportunity - PCB Designer (Commercial Drones)

Contract Details

• Rate: £550 per day
• Engagement: Contract position (remote)
• Start: Immediate availability preferred

Responsibilities

• Design and develop multilayer PCB layouts for drone systems, from concept through to production.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and mechanical engineers to optimize design.
• Ensure compliance with performance, reliability, and regulatory standards.
• Work with manufacturing partners to streamline for production and assembly.
• Support prototype builds, testing, and design revisions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in PCB design (Altium Designer, KiCad, or similar).
• Strong background in high-speed signal design, power distribution, and EMI/EMC considerations.
• Experience with compact, lightweight multilayer designs (ideally in drones, robotics, or aerospace).
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a remote-first team.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Why Work With Us?

• Be part of a startup at a pivotal moment, with huge growth potential.
• Fully remote - work from anywhere.
• Competitive contract rate (~£55/hr).
• Opportunity to shape real-world drone applications in logistics, inspection, and agriculture.

If you're ready to help design the boards that power the future of drones, we'd love to hear from you.