Printed Circuit Board Designer

Talent Specialist @ Sanderson Government & Defence | Dedicated in recruiting SC & DV cleared first-class engineering/technical talent.

PCB Designer

Location
:
Hampshire Area, UK (Onsite up to 5 days per week may be required)

Experience Required
: 5+ years in PCB CAD design using Altium Designer

We are seeking an experienced PCB CAD Designer to take responsibility for PCB layout, component placement, and routing for RF and high-speed digital boards. The role involves close collaboration with design engineers to ensure high-quality, manufacturable, and testable PCB designs that meet performance and reliability standards.

• Perform electronic schematic capture and PCB layout design using the Altium software suite.
• Develop and maintain component libraries, including schematic symbols, footprints, and metadata.
• Execute designs involving mixed technologies (SMT, PTH).
• Conduct component placement and signal routing for complex RF and high-speed digital boards (including mmWave).
• Design and validate multi-layer PCBs, including through-holes, blind and buried vias.
• Define PCB layer stack-up and material selection (substrates, copper thickness, dielectric types).
• Ensure designs meet Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Testability (DFT) requirements.
• Perform signal integrity verification, ensuring controlled impedance, capacitance, and spacing for high-speed traces.
• Design and verify power distribution networks considering current limits, copper weight, and spacing.
• Maintain balanced copper distribution to prevent board bow and twist.
• Prepare comprehensive manufacturing documentation and fabrication data packages.

• In-depth knowledge and application of:
• IPC-A-600
• IPC-6012
• IPC-A-610 (up to Class
  3)
• IPC-2221
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in PCB CAD design using Altium Designer.
• Proven track record with RF and high-speed digital PCB design.
• Strong understanding of PCB materials, stack-up design, and impedance control.
• Experience working closely with electrical and mechanical engineers throughout the product design cycle.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to documentation and verification.

To be considered for this role, you must hold active SC Clearance or be eligible to obtain SC Clearance
.

Mid-Senior level

Contract

Defense and Space Manufacturing