Electronics Engineer – PCB Circuit Board Layout, Microelectronics Assembly, RF/MW – Buckinghamshire or Norfolk
Position Type
Full Time
Location
United Kingdom
Salary
Up to £55,000 salary
Sector
OEM
Working Model
Office Based
This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking engineering organisation at the forefront of aerospace and defence technology, where innovation, precision, and impact truly matter. This Electronics Engineer role offers the chance to work on high-reliability, mission-critical products that directly support global aerospace and defence programmes. With the flexibility to be based at either a modern Engineering Hub of Buckinghamshie or a Manufacturing Centre in Norfolk, the position provides exposure to advanced microelectronics design, collaboration with highly skilled engineers, and the opportunity to influence both new product development and the continuous improvement of existing designs. For engineers who want technically challenging work, long-term programme stability, and the chance to see their designs make a real-world difference, this role offers a genuinely rewarding career path.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the engineering lead for assigned products and projects, taking ownership from design through to delivery
- Provide technical support for both new and existing products within a manufacturing environment
- Design PCBA and thick-film hybrid circuit layouts for customer-owned and customer-funded products, in line with defined requirements
- Produce and maintain complete drawing packs and associated manufacturing documentation
- Update and control engineering drawings and documents to support product changes and improvements
- Engage directly with customers and design partners to ensure technical requirements are met and designs are fit for purpose
- Contribute to cost-reduction initiatives and continuous improvement activities
- Identify and implement design, functional, or process optimisations for existing key products
- Support cross-functional teams by resolving design- or test-related issues and developing effective technical solutions
- Undertake additional engineering duties as required to support the efficiency, quality, and performance of the engineering team
Requirements
- Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and take initiative
- Willingness to learn and adapt in a changing technical environment
- Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills
- Comfortable working within multi-disciplinary teams and managing ambiguity
- Degree-qualified in Electronics Engineering (or equivalent qualification or experience)
- Strong background in electronics design and circuit layout
- Experience working within aerospace, defence, or similarly regulated industries
- Working knowledge of ECAD/MCAD tools (e.g. Altium, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Fusion 360 or similar)
- Familiarity with PCBA techniques, hybrid microelectronics, and electronic test methods
- Experience using ERP/MRP systems
- Security Cleared (SC) or eligible to obtain clearance
- Willingness to travel occasionally to other sites and customer locations
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If you are a highly organized and motivated individual with the experience and qualifications outlined above, we invite you to apply simply by completing the details below and attaching an up-to-date copy of your CV/Resume.
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