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
Benefits:
* Excellent package and stimulating environment for personal and professional growth
* Opportunities for training, development, and support
* Career progression in technical, commercial, and managerial dimensions
* Potential for hybrid working with 3 days required in the office
* Convenient location just south of Cambridge with easy access to city centre
* Friendly, supportive working environment with regular social events