Job Description:

Important: Due to the level of security clearance required, all applicants must be eligible to obtain UKEYES ONLY clearance and therefore be a Sole UK National. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain DV level security clearance.

Working: This role is full time office based with possible flexible working hours and potential for a compressed working week.
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Overview
The PCB Design Engineer will design and layout complex multi-layer (4 - 20 layers) Printed Circuit Boards to be used in commercial, security, aerospace and space sectors, within a Cyber Business Unit, delivering multiple concurrent research, development and production programmes ranging from tens of £k to several £m.
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Main responsibilities:

• Design and layout complex multi-layer (4 - 20 layers) rigid, semi-rigid or flexi Printed Circuit Boards, that contain through, buried and blind vias to be used in commercial, security, aerospace and space sectors, following the business' processes.
  
• Design PCB layouts for analogue, RF, digital, power, high-speed and highly reliable circuits in accordance with DO-254 if required.
  
• Design PCB layouts considering security, EMC and TEMPEST implications and rules.
  
• With input from Production Test, incorporate test points in the layout to make the PCB testable without comprising the performance required by hardware engineers.
  
• Work with the electronic hardware team to understand circuit requirements such as trace impedances, separations and any limitations, EMC and TEMPEST considerations and signal integrity rules, to ensure the PCB conforms to them.
  
• Liaise with bare PCB fabricators and PCB assembly houses, as required, to ensure the design is of high quality and conforms to their stack-up, DRC, DFM and DFT requirements.
  
• Work with the mechanical engineers to ensure the PCB design is in accordance with their requirements and space envelope.
  
• Liaising with the procurement and supply chain teams to ensure a seamless transition to manufacture.
  
• CAD library administration including symbol, footprint generation and database administration.
  
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise workload, and work under pressure to deliver on multiple projects at the same time.
  
• Participating in designs reviews with electrical and mechanical hardware engineers.
  
• Develop and maintain knowledge of best practice PCB design processes and tools.
  
• Estimate time and effort required for PCB design activities and deliver to these time and effort estimates to ensure cost and schedule adherence.
  
• Proposes improvements in tools, processes and techniques that support quality and innovation and make PCB design more efficient and effective.
  
• Actively contribute to and/or lead defined aspects of the project to achieve optimal balance between requirements, schedule and cost.
  
• Generate and review technical proposals, and provide accurate estimates for the associated effort, costs and risks, for bids and proposals, leading to contract awards.
  
• Explains technically complex concepts clearly to less technical/involved parties
  

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Experience needed:

• Degree in an engineering, mathematical or science-based subject or equivalent experience.
  
• Experience of PCB design, routing and layout of complex, high-density electronic circuit assemblies, including through-hole and fine-pitch SMT components.
  
• Extensive experience of using industry standard toolsets for PCB layout and simulation.
  
• In-depth knowledge of routing practices, guidelines and IPC standards.
  
• Experience of implementing DFM and DFT features on PCBs and review processes with suppliers.
  
• Must have proven experience of using modern design tools with a record of successful PCB designs covering a range of complex PCBs e.g. multi-layer, high speed digital, RF, analogue and power distribution.
  

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Desirable:

• Experience in the Defence / Aerospace or safety regulated environment would be advantageous.
  
• Experience of signal integrity analysis on routed PCBs.
  
• Understanding of power distribution and thermal aspects of PCB design.
  
• Experience of Gerber file and ODB++ manipulation.
  
• Carrying out complex layout using Altium or PADs.
  
• Ability to create schematics using Altium or PADs.
  
• Experience of using Windchill for version control.
  

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If you feel like you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to reach out an apply.
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Company Benefits
Every employee is critical to our success, and as such, we offer a range of flexible employee benefits, including:

• Annual Bonus
  
• Clearance bonus
  
• Private Medical Cover
  
• 25 days' holiday with the option to buy an extra 5
  
• Pension Contribution
  
• 4 x Life Assurance Cover
  
• Flexible working hours with a 1pm finish on a Friday
  
• Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme, will writing and more
  

Company Details:

• Want to Join a business who's capabilities address the highest classification levels of High Grade and Type 1 National Security, across a growing and thriving sector?
• The company not only produce products which are used in some of the most challenging environments in the world but have a number of awards under their belt!
• A reputable business who, have a number of awards, most recently been named as an Award winner (Gold Award) in MoD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme!
• Brand new site for 2023! Onsite Café, Free parking, Table Tennis and more!
• Full range of company benefits, flexible working, training, development and clear career progression!