Job Description:

Senior PCB Design Engineer (Multi-Layer / High-Speed)

Industry: Defence, Hardware

Location: Berkshire area

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent 

Join a leading defence technology team delivering secure, high-performance electronics for critical applications across cyber, aerospace, and national security.

We are looking for an experienced PCB Design Engineer to take ownership of complex, multi-layer PCB design and layout across a range of advanced programmes.

You will play a key role in delivering high-reliability PCB designs (4–20 layers) for cutting-edge systems, working closely with electronics, mechanical, and manufacturing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and layout complex multi-layer PCBs (4–20 layers) including rigid, flex and rigid-flex designs
• Deliver high-speed, RF, analogue, digital and power PCB layouts to demanding performance standards
• Apply best practice in PCB design for signal integrity, EMC, and manufacturability (DFM/DFT)
• Define stack-ups, controlled impedance routing, and via structures (blind/buried)
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure PCB design meets electrical and physical requirements
• Work with manufacturers to ensure PCB designs are production-ready and optimised
• Incorporate test strategies into PCB layouts without compromising performance
• Maintain and develop PCB CAD libraries (symbols & footprints)
• Support design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement in PCB design processes and tools

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in PCB design, layout and routing of complex electronic assemblies
• Strong track record delivering multi-layer, high-density PCB designs
• Experience designing high-speed, RF, analogue and power PCBs
• Proficiency with industry-standard PCB design tools (e.g. Altium, PADS)
• Solid understanding of signal integrity, EMC, and PCB layout best practices
• Experience working with DFM/DFT and PCB manufacturing processes

Security Requirements

Due to the nature of this role, you must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC/DV).