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Senior PCB Design Engineer | Cambridgeshire |

Morgan McKinley
Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Last month
£45,000 – £60,000 pa

Salary

£45,000 – £60,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Senior
Education
Degree
Posted
22 Apr 2026 (Last month)

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Technical Ownership Project Variety Professional Standards Collaborative Environment Growth Opportunities
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Senior PCB Design Engineer | Cambridgeshire | £45-60k

Location: Cambridge

Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 + Comprehensive Benefits - depending on experience

Sector: Aerospace, Defence, & High-Performance Tech

Are you a PCB specialist who excels at turning complex, draft schematics into high-integrity physical reality? Do you thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment where your designs move fromDC all the way to mmWave frequencies?

We are seeking a delivery-focusedSenior PCB Design Engineer to join an elite technology consultancy. Reporting directly to the Director of Hardware, you will take full ownership of the PCB design process, strengthening the hardware execution capability for some of the most challenging engineering projects in the UK.

The Role

This isn't just a layout role-it's a position for adesign owner. You will be the authority on PCB best practices, working alongside world-class hardware and mechanical engineers to resolve complex integration tasks. Whether it's high-performance FPGA platforms or advanced RF systems, you will ensure every design is completed, reviewed, and released with absolute discipline.

Your Technical Profile

  • Software Expertise: Highly proficient inAltium Designer (Schematic capture and Layout) is essential. (Experience withSiemens PADS for legacy work is a plus).
  • Technical Breadth: Proven track record inRF, Digital, Analogue, and Power PCB design.
  • HDI Mastery: Expert knowledge of High-Density Interconnect technologies, including:
    • Micro vias, Stacked vias, Via-in-Pad, and Back-drilling.
    • Multi-layer controlled impedance RF designs (up to mmWave).
  • Constraint Management: Advanced skills in constraint managers forNet, Pin pair, and Xnet length matching.
  • Standards & Manufacturing: Deep understanding ofIPC standards for high-reliability products, alongsideDFM (Design for Manufacture) andDFA (Design for Assembly) techniques.

The Ideal Candidate

  • Education: Degree, HNC, or HND in Electronic/Electrical Engineering.
  • Experience: Minimum of 5 years in electronics hardware design and product development.
  • Mindset: You are a "finisher." You work with urgency and discipline, ensuring no "loose ends" remain when a design is released.
  • Communication: Confident in performing design reviews for both internal teams and external high-profile customers.

Why Join This Team?

  • Technical Ownership: Shape and drive the PCB design process and library management from the ground up.
  • Project Variety: Work on a diverse portfolio of projects where no two boards are the same-covering everything from robotics to space-based systems.
  • Professional Standards: Work within anISO9001 environment that values quality, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence.
  • Collaborative Environment: Close integration with mechanical and hardware teams to solve the "art of the possible" in tight form factors.

The Rewards

  • Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 (dependent on experience).
  • Growth: A role that rewards innovation and offers a clear path toward technical leadership or specialized consultancy.

If you are a self-motivated PCB expert who prides themselves on "getting it right the first time," apply today with your CV.

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