Remote High‑Speed RF PCB Layout Engineer

leonardocompany; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Pension scheme

Mental health support

Learning & development programmes

Refer a friend bonus

Flexible benefits up to £500 annual

Course access (Coursera/LinkedIn)

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Leonardo UK is recruiting a PCB Engineer to work on cutting-edge PCBs across RF, digital, FPGA and power interfaces. You will develop layouts, route high-speed signals, and ensure EMC and manufacturability while following defence standards. Hybrid work with occasional trips to Bristol or Luton are available.

You will collaborate with hardware and microwave engineers, validate data, and prepare Gerbers, assembly drawings and BOMs for production, contributing to advanced aircraft defensive systems.

Qualifications

• Experience creating complex multi-layer PCBs with multiple design interfaces including RF, digital, FPGA, and power.
• Ability to read schematics and translate design intent into PCB layouts and documentation.
• Familiarity with high pin count parts, high-speed routing, and differential pairs.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative PCB layouts and routing for high-speed power and mixed signals.
• Import schematics, create components, and place parts per design intent.
• Produce design documentation: Gerbers, assembly drawings and BOMs.
• Collaborate with hardware and microwave engineers and liaise with suppliers and PCB fabricators.

Skills

Multi-layer PCB design

High-speed routing

Schematic reading

RF / mixed-signal design

Power electronics awareness

Education

HNC/HND or relevant degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering or Manufacturing

Tools

PLM systems

DFM/DFX

Job description

Leonardo UK is recruiting a PCB Engineer to work on cutting-edge PCBs across RF, digital, FPGA and power interfaces. You will develop layouts, route high-speed signals, and ensure EMC and manufacturability while following defence standards. Hybrid work with occasional trips to Bristol or Luton are available.

You will collaborate with hardware and microwave engineers, validate data, and prepare Gerbers, assembly drawings and BOMs for production, contributing to advanced aircraft defensive systems.