Senior PCB Designer
đź“Ť Berkshire, Full time onsite.
The Opportunity
Our client is at the forefront of delivering advanced cryptographic and key management solutions that enable the secure exchange of mission‑critical information. Our technology supports customers operating at both tactical and strategic levels across security, aerospace and space domains.
We are now seeking a Senior PCB Designer to play a key role in multiple concurrent research, development and production programmes, ranging from tens of thousands to several million pounds in value.
Key Responsibilities
Design and layout complex multi‑layer (4-20 layer) PCBs, including rigid, semi‑rigid and flex‑rigid designs
Produce PCB layouts for analogue, RF, digital, power, high‑speed and high‑reliability circuits (DO‑254 where required)
Apply security, EMC and TEMPEST design rules
Incorporate DFT features and test points in collaboration with Production Test
Work closely with electronic, mechanical, procurement and supply chain teams
Liaise with PCB fabricators and assembly houses to meet DRC, DFM and DFT requirements
Maintain and administer CAD libraries (symbols, footprints, databases)
Participate in design reviews and contribute to bids, proposals and technical estimates
Continuously improve tools, processes and PCB design best practices
Required Skills & Experience
Degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics or equivalent experience
Proven experience designing complex, high‑density PCBs
Strong knowledge of IPC standards, routing guidelines and modern PCB design tools
Experience with DFM/DFT implementation and supplier reviews
Track record delivering multi‑layer, high‑speed, RF, analogue and power designs
Desirable
Signal integrity analysis experience
Knowledge of power distribution and thermal design
Gerber and ODB++ manipulation
Altium or PADs layout and schematic capture
Windchill or similar version control tools
Client Benefits
Every employee is critical to our success, and as such, we offer a range of flexible employee benefits, including:
Participation in an Annual Bonus Scheme
Private Medical Cover
25 days' holiday (plus Bank Holidays) with the option to buy an extra 5 days
Pension Contribution
4 x Life Assurance Cover
Flexible working hours with opportunity for a 1pm finish on a Friday
Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme, will writing and more
Security Clearance Allowance - where relevant and subject to you holding the required security clearance