PCB Design Engineer

Our client, a leading organisation within the defence and security sector, is seeking a PCB Design Engineer to support its Design Engineer - Operations team in Cowes. This contract role will involve developing complex printed circuit board designs from initial concepts through to manufacturing data packs, working as part of a small engineering team.

Role Details:

Six-month contract based in Cowes
Working three to four days per week on site
Inside IR35
BPSS and SC security clearance required
Role is subject to ITAR restrictions

Key Responsibilities:

Developing complex PCB designs using the Cadence Allegro toolset
Taking PCB design activities from initial concepts through to manufacturing data pack generation
Creating large, complex, multi-layer and multi-substrate PCB layouts
Designing for controlled impedance, high-speed digital, RF, mixed signal, high current and large FPGA technologies
Supporting approximately 30 PCB designs per year within a small engineering team
Maintaining PCB design toolsets, libraries and supporting databases
Defining qualification obligations for assurance hold points during build, test and commissioning
Identifying and resolving issues arising throughout the product lifecycle, including change embodiment activities
Undertaking peer reviews, design verification and technical assurance activities
Preparing technical reports and presentations in line with stakeholder and project requirements

Job Requirements:

Significant experience in PCB design engineering within a complex engineering or defence environment
Proficient experience using the Cadence Allegro toolset, which is essential for the role
Strong knowledge of PCB EMC and WMI design, testing and qualification
Experience designing large, complex, multi-layer and multi-substrate PCBs
Understanding of blind, buried and filled via techniques
Experience with flexible PCBs and interconnecting assemblies
Knowledge of controlled impedance, high-speed digital, RF, mixed signal, high-current and FPGA design requirements
Ability to work independently with limited technical direction and contribute effectively within a small team

Additional Responsibilities:

The role holder will be expected to work in accordance with applicable engineering governance, safety and quality requirements. This includes taking reasonable care of personal health and safety, following relevant instructions and training, reporting hazards or incidents, and using equipment appropriately.
If you are an experienced PCB Design Engineer with strong Cadence Allegro expertise and a background in complex electronics design, apply now to support our client's defence and security engineering operations in Cowes