Printed Circuit Board Layout Engineer

Location Stevenage
Job Type Contract
Salary Up to £40 per hour + In IR35 (PAYE & Umbrella available)
Reference 1045-1_1712143928
Duration 6 - 12 Months

Our client, a leading defence and missiles company and trusted partner of the UK Ministry of Defence, seeks an experienced PCB Layout Engineer to provide PCB Design Layout services to all internal programs. This is a unique opportunity to enhance technical skills across a wide range of products.

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 and 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 their different site is essential.

"Please Note: This project is a UK eyes only 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 site 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.