Snr PCB Design Engineer

Bluestream People; Reading; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering organization at the forefront of the space economy as a Senior PCB Design Engineer. You will design and develop high-performance printed circuit boards for advanced telecom payloads and deep space missions. This role requires expertise in PCB design, collaboration with engineers, and a passion for impactful technology.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Collaborate with bright minds in space systems

Continuous learning culture

Qualifications

• 5 years hands-on experience in PCB design for high-reliability applications.
• Strong grasp of circuit design principles and best practices.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop PCB schematics and layouts using EDA tools.
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure seamless integration.
• Validate designs for performance and manufacturability.

Skills

PCB design

High-speed signal routing

Power distribution

Mixed-signal design

Design for Manufacturability (DFM)

Design for Testability (DFT)

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

Cadence Allegro

Siemens Xpedition

Teamcenter

Job description

Join a trailblazing organisation at the forefront of the new space economy, developing next-generation solutions for satellite communications, deep space missions, and Earth observation. With a growing footprint in the UK and close ties to leading partners across Europe, this is a unique opportunity to contribute to ground-breaking projects that are shaping the future of space exploration and connectivity.

Your Impact

Step into a key engineering role where your work will directly support advanced telecom payloads, scientific instrumentation, and cutting-edge space-based sensors. As aSenior PCBDesign Engineer, you'll play a critical role in converting complex system requirements into robust, high-performance printed circuit boards designed for the most demanding environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop PCB schematics and layouts using industry-standard EDA tools
• Collaborate with hardware and systems engineers to ensure seamless integration within larger electronic systems
• Validate designs for performance, manufacturability, and compliance
• Create and maintain accurate component libraries (symbols and footprints)
• Document design processes and support traceability across project lifecycles
• Liaise with manufacturing partners to ensure efficient, high-quality PCB fabrication

About You

You’re a highly skilled PCB Design Engineer with a strong background in electronic hardware and a deep understanding of space-grade design requirements. You take pride in precision, thrive in collaborative environments, and are motivated by creating technology that truly matters.

What You Bring

• Expertise in PCB design using tools likeCadence Allegroand/orSiemens Xpedition
• Knowledge of PLM systems such asTeamcenter(desirable)
• Strong grasp of circuit design principles and best practices in layout and component selection
• Experience in high-speed signal routing, power distribution, and mixed-signal design
• Familiarity withDesign for Manufacturability (DFM)andDesign for Testability (DFT)
• Minimum of5 yearshands-on experience in PCB design for high-reliability applications
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and documentation skills

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission-driven team transforming the future of space technology
• Contribute to international programmes with long-lasting scientific and commercial impact
• Collaborate with some of the brightest minds in engineering and space systems
• Enjoy career development opportunities, cross-border projects, and a culture of continuous learning

Take your place among the pioneers. Apply today and help build what’s next in space.

Bluestream Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer and operates as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and an as an Employment Business for temporary / contract recruitment.