Senior PCB Design Engineer

Senior PCB Design Engineer

Location:

South of Cambridge | Hybrid: 3 days onsite

Join a team where exceptional engineering meets real‑world impact. We design cutting‑edge products across RF, digital, power and analogue domains for commercial, industrial and defence customers. We’re known for high‑quality engineering, honest collaboration and technology that drives safer, more sustainable outcomes.

We’re looking for a proactive Senior PCB Design Engineer to turn world‑class electronic designs into manufacturable reality. Working closely with multidisciplinary engineers, you’ll take full ownership of PCB layout, manufacturability, supplier engagement and release to manufacture. This role goes beyond layout—you’ll help shape and advance PCB capability, reporting directly to the Director of Hardware.

• Convert schematics into robust, manufacturable PCB designs
• Manage schematic/footprint libraries and generate manufacturing data packs
• Maintain and develop supplier relationships across PCB CAD, fabrication and assembly
• Negotiate stack‑ups, costs and lead times with manufacturers
• Own technical delivery of PCB design & manufacture, tracking progress for PMs
• Lead internal and external design reviews, ensuring designs meet ISO
  9001, quality and schedule requirements

• A strong track record of PCB design projects; RF/microwave/mm‑wave experience highly desirable
• Expert user of Altium; familiarity with Siemens PADS a bonus
• Solid knowledge of SMT, DFA/DFM, IPC standards and EMI/EMC best practice
• Experience working closely with electronics and mechanical teams
• Confident communicator able to engage suppliers and influence outcomes
• HNC/HND or degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering, plus 5+ years in hardware/product development

• Competitive salary + package aligned to your experience
• Clear routes for technical, commercial or managerial progression
• Strong support for training and professional development
• Friendly, collaborative culture with regular social events
• Hybrid working and excellent transport links to Cambridge