Printed Circuit Board Design Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a passionate and committed PCB Design Engineer to join our innovative team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with significant PCB design or power electronics experience to deliver services for a Space programme.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the end-to-end design of complex PCBs for aerospace and space applications, ensuring they meet strict performance, reliability, and environmental standards.
• Design high-frequency RF, high-speed digital, and power distribution circuits tailored for space systems.
• Conduct detailed analysis, schematic capture, PCB layout, and support design verification and testing processes.
• Manage the development of multi-layer PCBs, including RF stack-ups, impedance control, and power integrity.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant space and aerospace standards, and support certification processes.
• Use lab equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers, etc.) for PCB bring-up, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines (e.g., RF, systems, software) to ensure seamless integration of PCBs into overall system designs.
• Lead design reviews, provide progress updates, and track the status of PCB designs against project timelines.
• Continuously improve PCB design processes, tools, and methodologies to optimise design time and reduce costs.

SKILLS:

• Education: BEng, MEng, or PhD in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience: Minimum 7 years of experience in PCB design, ideally within aerospace, defence, or space sectors.
• PCB Design: Advanced proficiency in PCB schematic capture, layout, and routing, with expertise in Altium or similar tools.
• High-Speed and RF Design: Strong experience in high-speed digital and RF PCB design, including high-frequency signal integrity and EMC considerations.
• Power Distribution: Deep understanding of power management design, including DC-DC converters, power integrity, and thermal management.
• Compliance and Standards: In-depth knowledge of CE, FCC, and space-specific standards (e.g., NASA, ESA), including experience with product certification processes.
• Lab Testing: Skilled in using lab test equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers) to verify and troubleshoot designs.
• Simulation: Experience with signal integrity and power integrity simulation tools to optimise designs before prototyping.
• Communication: Strong ability to communicate complex technical concepts across multidisciplinary teams.
• Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical skills to diagnose and resolve complex PCB design issues.
• Tools: Experience with Altium Designer (), as well as PCB simulation and analysis tools.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive Basic Salary
• 6% Employers Contribution + 6% as a salary sacrifice
• Private Medical Insurance, Life Cover and Income Protection
• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays)
• 5 days full sick pay per year
• Flexi-working
• Cycle to Work & TechScheme
• Continuous professional development (SFIA Framework)
• Corporate access to the Udemy platform