Remote Contract Opportunity - PCB Designer (Commercial Drones)

IO; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading startup in drone technology is seeking an experienced PCB Designer to contribute to exciting, innovative projects. This fully remote role offers competitive pay and a chance to shape the future of drone applications in logistics, inspection, and agriculture. Ideal candidates will have a proven background in PCB design and experience with high-speed signals and multilayer designs.

Benefits

Remote work flexibility

Competitive contract rate

Opportunity to shape innovative drone technology

Qualifications

• Proven experience in PCB design, ideally in drones, robotics, or aerospace.
• Strong background in high-speed signal design and power distribution.
• Ability to work in a remote-first team.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

PCB design experience

Altium Designer or KiCad

High-speed signal design

Power distribution knowledge

EMI/EMC considerations

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

Remote Contract Opportunity - PCB Designer (Commercial Drones). We're an ambitious early-stage startup in the commercial drone sector, currently at pre-investment phase and gearing up for significant growth. We're seeking an experienced PCB Designer to join us on contract and play a key role in shaping our core hardware at this exciting stage. This is a fully remote role, offering both flexibility and the chance to connect with a company on the cusp of scaling rapidly.

Contract Details

Rate: £550 per day

Engagement: Contract position (remote)

Start: Immediate availability preferred

What You\'ll Do

• 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.

What We\'re Looking For

• 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.