Job Overview

Our client, a leading consultancy in the Defence & Security and Aerospace sectors, is currently seeking a Senior PCB Design Engineer to join their dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities

• Generating manufacturable designs from engineers’ schematics
• Schematic and PCB footprint library management, scripting for BoM, and generating manufacturing data-packs
• Maintaining relationships with suppliers, auditing, and understanding advances in PCB technology solutions
• Negotiating stack-ups, supplier timescales, and costs with PCB and build contractors
• Taking technical responsibility for PCB design and manufacture, tracking deliverables
• Ensuring deliverables meet agreed timelines, specifications, and quality standards in accordance with ISO9001
• Performing internal and external customer design reviews with strong presentation skills
• Maintaining high professional standards and driving towards execution efficiency

Job Requirements

• Strong portfolio of completed PCB design projects, especially in RF, microwave, and millimetre-wave designs
• High proficiency in PCB design tools, particularly Altium; familiarity with Siemens PADS is advantageous
• Strong knowledge of Surface Mount Technology, DFA, and DFM techniques
• Good understanding of IPC standards for high reliability products and EMI/EMC requirements
• Experience in product design and development, integrating with electronic and mechanical design teams
• Ability to innovate and help resolve challenging design tasks
• Confident communicator, capable of engaging with external suppliers and internal stakeholders
• HNC/HND or degree in Electronic and Electrical Engineering with specialisation in PCB design
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in electronics hardware design and product development
• Excellent package and stimulating environment for personal and professional growth
• Opportunities for training, development, and support
• Career progression in technical, commercial, and managerial dimensions

Job Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Design
• Location: Cambridge, England, United Kingdom (Convenient location just south of Cambridge with easy access to city centre)
• Hybrid working: 3 days required in the office
• Friendly, supportive working environment with regular social events