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 (preferred), 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