PCB Layout Engineer

Location Stevenage
Job Type Contract
Salary Up to £40 per hour + In IR35 (PAYE available)
Reference 666-1_1710346676
Duration 0-12 months

Our client is a trusted partner of the UK Ministry of Defence, and they are currently looking for an experienced PCB Layout Engineer who can provide comprehensive PCB Design Layout services for all internal programs. This is an outstanding opportunity to enhance your technical skills across various products. You may also have the opportunity for a contract extension or a permanent position in a flexible working framework.

What we're looking for:

  • Execute PCB Design Layouts based on electronic, mechanical, and environmental requirements.
  • Manage library components and provide technical support throughout the design process.
  • Perform component placement, signal routing, and peer reviews.
  • Generate final documentation for the designed PCB layouts.

Requirements:

  • Strong knowledge and experience in PCB layout design processes and best practices.
  • Familiarity with IPC standards for high-reliability products.
  • Professional experience in PCB fabrication processes and technologies, including materials and stack-ups.
  • Excellent communication skills to facilitate effective interactions with stakeholders through face-to-face and electronic means.
  • Proficiency in using Zuken CR5000 or CR8000 software.

What you'll get to do as a PCB Layout Engineer:

  • Ensure that designs and hardware adhere to requirements and comply with MBDA's design rules and processes.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle, from concept to hardware delivery, to meet agreed-upon timescales and project deliverables.
  • Regular travel to our Stevenage site is essential.

"Please Note: Our client requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role"

More about the role:

Our client's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based at their headquarters in Stevenage which plays a key part in missiles operations. The site also offers excellent transportation links and boasts an onsite gym and coffee shop. Training and development are offered to all employees.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.