Senior PCB Design Engineer

Senior PCB Design Engineer (Multi-Layer / High-Speed)

Industry: Defence, Hardware

Location: Berkshire area

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Join a leading defence technology team delivering secure, high-performance electronics for critical applications across cyber, aerospace, and national security.

We are looking for an experienced PCB Design Engineer to take ownership of complex, multi-layer PCB design and layout across a range of advanced programmes.

You will play a key role in delivering high-reliability PCB designs (4–20 layers) for cutting-edge systems, working closely with electronics, mechanical, and manufacturing teams.

Key Responsibilities

* Design and layout complex multi-layer PCBs (4–20 layers) including rigid, flex and rigid-flex designs

* Deliver high-speed, RF, analogue, digital and power PCB layouts to demanding performance standards

* Apply best practice in PCB design for signal integrity, EMC, and manufacturability (DFM/DFT)

* Define stack-ups, controlled impedance routing, and via structures (blind/buried)

* Collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure PCB design meets electrical and physical requirements

* Work with manufacturers to ensure PCB designs are production-ready and optimised

* Incorporate test strategies into PCB layouts without compromising performance

* Maintain and develop PCB CAD libraries (symbols & footprints)

* Support design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement in PCB design processes and tools

Required Skills & Experience

* Proven experience in PCB design, layout and routing of complex electronic assemblies

* Strong track record delivering multi-layer, high-density PCB designs

* Experience designing high-speed, RF, analogue and power PCBs

* Proficiency with industry-standard PCB design tools (e.g. Altium, PADS)

* Solid understanding of signal integrity, EMC, and PCB layout best practices

* Experience working with DFM/DFT and PCB manufacturing processes

Security Requirements

Due to the nature of this role, you must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC/DV)