Our client, an established and highly respected engineering organisation is seeking a PCB Design Engineer to join a specialist technology team delivering complex solutions across commercial, defence, aerospace, and secure systems programmes.

This role offers the opportunity to work on high-integrity, multi-layer PCB designs across a diverse portfolio of cutting-edge projects, ranging from early-stage R&D through to full-scale production.

Key Responsibilities

* Design and layout complex multi-layer PCBs (4-20 layers) including rigid, flex, and rigid-flex designs

* Support development of analogue, RF, digital, high-speed and power circuits

* Ensure designs meet EMC, signal integrity, and security (e.g. TEMPEST) requirements

* Collaborate with hardware, mechanical, and production teams to ensure design integration and manufacturability

* Engage with suppliers to ensure compliance with DFM, DFT, and fabrication standards

* Develop and maintain component libraries, footprints, and CAD data

* Participate in design reviews and contribute to technical decision-making

* Estimate design effort and support project delivery to cost and schedule targets

* Contribute to continuous improvement of design tools, processes, and best practices

Experience & Skills Required

* Degree-qualified (or equivalent experience) in Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline

* Proven experience in PCB design and layout of complex, high-density circuits

* Strong knowledge of multi-layer routing, IPC standards, and design constraints

* Experience using industry-standard PCB design tools (e.g. Altium, PADS or similar)

* Understanding of DFM/DFT principles and supplier engagement

* Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver to tight deadlines

Desirable Experience

* Signal integrity or power distribution analysis

* Experience with RF or high-speed digital design

* Familiarity with Gerber/ODB++ data

* Exposure to configuration management tools (e.g. Windchill)

* Schematic capture capability

Security & Eligibility

Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC/DV). This typically requires British citizenship and UK residency history.

Benefits

* Annual bonus scheme

* Private medical insurance

* Generous holiday allowance + option to purchase more

* Pension contribution

* Life assurance

* Flexible working arrangements (including early Friday finish)

* Additional flexible benefits package