PCB Engineer

Filtronic is a world leader in advanced RF and microwave technology, delivering high-performance solutions that power critical communications infrastructure across telecoms, space and defence sectors.

We are seeking an experienced PCB Layout Engineer to join our growing engineering team in Cambridge. This is an opportunity to work on complex electronic systems at the forefront of high-frequency technology, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop robust, manufacturable hardware from concept through to production.

The Opportunity

This is far more than a traditional PCB CAD role. We are looking for someone who combines strong PCB layout expertise with a solid understanding of electronic design principles, manufacturability and engineering best practice.

Working closely with RF, electronics, mechanical, FPGA, software and manufacturing engineers, you will take ownership of PCB layout activities across a diverse range of digital, analogue, mixed-signal, power and RF-related products.

You will play a key role in ensuring designs are optimised for performance, reliability, manufacturability and long-term support, while also helping drive improvements in PCB design standards, libraries, processes and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Own PCB layout activities across complex electronic products and subsystems.
• Translate schematic designs into high-quality PCB layouts that meet electrical, mechanical, thermal and manufacturing requirements.
• Develop layouts considering impedance control, grounding, power distribution, thermal management and EMC performance.
• Support high-speed digital interfaces including Ethernet, DDR, LVDS, PCIe and JESD204.
• Generate complete fabrication, assembly and manufacturing documentation packages.
• Participate in design reviews, DFM/DFA assessments and engineering risk reviews.
• Verify component footprints, symbols and libraries against manufacturer datasheets.
• Support continuous improvement of Altium libraries, templates, design rules and PCB standards.
• Work with suppliers and manufacturing partners to resolve design and production challenges.
• Support prototype build, bring-up and investigation of PCB-related issues.