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.

• 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

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.

• 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

• 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